Occurred on 2/23/13, 11:49pm  Aggravated Robbery  6502 Yorktown Boulevard  1302230158

Corpus Christi Homicide/Robbery Detectives are asking the public’s assistance in identifying the armed  suspect involved in holding up the Snappy Foods located at 6502 Yorktown.  The 20-year-old store employee told Police he was outside when he observed the man walk into the store and approach the cash register area.

The employee walked back inside the store and confronted the man who pointed a handgun at him; demanding the money in the register.  As the store clerk opened the cash register, the robber grabbed an undetermined amount of money and fled.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 5’8″ to 5’9″ feet tall and weighing 175 to 185 lbs.  He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a dark-colored hoodie, and a bandana over his face.

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