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Armed Robbery

January 31, 2010

TYPE OF INCIDENT:       211 PC, Robbery

DATE AND TIME OCCURRED: January 31, 2010, 6:40 PM

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 542 Jamacha, El Cajon

BUSINESS NAME:       Sam’s Smoke Shop

SUSPECT:          Unknown

SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:    Male, unknown age, 6-00, 170

SUSPECT CLOTHING:      White hooded sweatshirt (possibly with silver design or writing on front), jeans, gray ski mask
RESUME OF INCIDENT:

On 1-31-10 at 6:40 PM, an unknown male suspect entered Sam’s Smoke Shop located at 542 Jamacha in the City of El Cajon. The suspect was wearing a ski mask and threatened the clerk with a handgun. The clerk handed over an undetermined amount of money and the suspect left the store. The suspect was last seen heading northbound from the store on Jamacha. Officers searched the area, but were unable to locate the suspect.

People with information regarding the identity of the suspect in this case should contact the El Cajon Police Department at (619) 579-3311. Anyone with information which leads to an arrest on this case could receive up to a $1,000 reward and remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers. Call Crime Stoppers' anonymous tip lines at (888) 580-TIPS or email or text at www.sdcrimestoppers.com.


PREPARED BY:    Lt. Tim Henton
DIVISION:    Patrol
DATE AND TIME: 1-31-10/2000 hours
REVIEWED BY:    Sgt. V. Murillo

Pat Sprecco, Chief Of Police