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Armed Robbery

May 29, 2012

TYPE OF INCIDENT:       211 PC Robbery


DATE AND TIME OCCURRED: May 29, 2012, 1:20 PM


LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 981 Broadway


BUSINESS NAME:       Ready Money


SUSPECT:          Unknown


SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:    Black male adult, early 20’s, 5-08, thin build,
               Black hooded sweatshirt, black pants


RESUME OF INCIDENT:
The suspect entered the Ready Money business at 981 Broadway in the City of El Cajon. He displayed a six-inch butcher knife to the clerk and demanded money. The employee complied with his orders and handed over an undisclosed amount of cash. A citizen saw the suspect running from the store and followed him. He watched the suspect jump a wall between Broadway and Peach, and continue running east on Peach.

Officers arrived within one minute of receiving the call. An extensive search was conducted, but the suspect was not located. Anyone with information on this case should contact the El Cajon Police Department at (619) 579-3311. People with information on the identity of a suspect may also qualify for a $1000.00 reward by calling Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-TIPS.


PREPARED BY:    Lt. Tim Henton
DIVISION:    Patrol
DATE AND TIME: 5/29/12, 1420 hours
REVIEWED BY:    Lt. Mike Moulton

Jim Redman, Chief of Police