Apologetic Bandit Robs Convenience Store

Occurred on 2/15/13, 12:39am  Aggravated Robbery     3601 Staples Street        1302150005

A local convenience store employee reported to police a man walked into the store armed with a handgun and robbed her.

The 30-year-old woman told Officers she heard the door alarm and turned to find the suspect holding a firearm and demanded money from the register.  The robber apologized and fled with an undetermined amount of money.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic man, 20 to 29 years of age, 5’5” to 5’8” feet tall and weighing 150 to 170 lbs.  He was seen wearing a dark-colored shorts and a hoodie.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.