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Armed Robbery

February 3, 2010

TYPE OF INCIDENT:       211 PC, Robbery

DATE AND TIME OCCURRED: February 3, 2010, 9:10 PM

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 978 Cuyamaca, El Cajon

BUSINESS NAME:       Thrifty Gas

SUSPECT:          Unknown

SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:    White male adult, unknown age, 6-00, thin build

SUSPECT CLOTHING:      White sweatshirt with black writing on front, jeans, gray ski mask
RESUME OF INCIDENT:

On 2-3-10 at 9:10 PM, an unknown male suspect entered the Thrifty Gas located at 978 Cuyamaca in the City of El Cajon. The suspect was wearing a gray ski mask and threatened the clerk with a handgun. The clerk handed over an undetermined amount of money and the suspect left northbound from the station. Officers searched the area, with the assistance of the Sheriff’s ASTREA helicopter, 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: 2-3-10/2330 hours
REVIEWED BY:    Sgt. M. Conlon

Pat Sprecco, Chief Of Police