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SLIDESHOW: Police are searching for a man described as being at least 30 years old, wearing a black beanie and black mask with a Raiders logo. Courtesy Palo Alto Police Department. -
Police are searching for a man described as being at least 30 years old, wearing a black beanie and black mask with a Raiders logo. Courtesy Palo Alto Police Department.
Palo Alto police are investigating the robbery of a convenience store in the Midtown neighborhood Saturday night.
The robbery was reported about 10:40 p.m. at the 7-Eleven at 708 Colorado Ave.
A man came to the counter with an alcoholic beverage, “reached into his jacket, claimed to have a gun, and demanded money and a mobile phone the clerk was holding,” police said.
The clerk complied and the man fled on foot east on Colorado Avenue.
The clerk, who was uninjured, described the man as being at least 30 years old, wearing a black beanie and a black face covering with a Las Vegas Raiders logo on the left cheek, as well as a dark jacket and blue jeans.
Police are circulating surveillance photos of the robber and ask anyone with information to call the dispatch center at 650-329-2413. Anonymous tips can be emailed to paloalto@tipnow.org or sent by text message or voicemail to 650-383-8984. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the police’s free mobile app, downloadable at bit.ly/PAPD-AppStore or bit.ly/PAPD-GooglePlay.
Police said there is not believed to be any connection with a robbery at the same store in August. “Two suspects in that case have been arrested by another law enforcement agency as part of a broader investigation involving a robbery series in multiple jurisdictions,” the department said.
If he was smart. he would’ve worn sunglasses, and he’d be even harder to identify with a mask and a beanie.
>”If he was smart. he would’ve worn sunglasses, and he’d be even harder to identify with a mask and a beanie.”
^ At 10:45PM…wouldn’t that appear even more suspicious to a saavy convenience store clerk?
From the PA Weekly…
>”…demanded money and a mobile phone the clerk was holding,” police said.”
^ Now if the PD is saavy…they would ask the clerk if the ‘find my device’ & location settings were turned on in regards to the stolen mobile phone…maybe save some unecessary legwork.
Lee — Minimum wage convenience clerks couldn’t care less if you’re wearing any type of glasses. The clerk didn’t even provide height, weight or race, and you think they’re going to figure out they’re about to be robbed?
The phone is probably long gone.
>”Lee — Minimum wage convenience clerks couldn’t care less if you’re wearing any type of glasses.”
^ Apparently not Jennifer, but some fashionistas seemingly do…even at night.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2017/10/05/why-does-melania-trump-wear-sunglasses-at-night/
Call the. new P.A. Community Police they will get it handled.
Former 9er quarterback is the Captain of the force and will get this handled without threat of jail time. He believes in feelings check, no jail!!!
People – this location – midtown shopping center has numerous run-ins with illegal activity. A lot of businesses have been robbed. If we assume that everyone else has a 10 PM curfew why is the store open?
It is time to shut down that whole location at a time – like 9:00 PM and then have the police cruise through to make sure All is shut down and there are no cars grouped – potential gangs. Problem is if every one is shut down and you are the only store open then you are the target. I know that Safeway has to have crews come in and stock the shelves – maybe before 8AM?
As to people who like to go to 7-11 they can find another in a different commercial location. Maybe not such a vulnerable location.
>”Call the. new P.A. Community Police they will get it handled.”
^ Prevention or apprehension?
>”Former 9er quarterback is the Captain of the force and will get this handled without threat of jail time. He believes in feelings check, no jail!!!
^ Garappolo? What is a ‘feelings check’ with no jail time…another progressive movement landmark?
>”If we assume that everyone else has a 10 PM curfew why is the store open?”
^ An essential business (i.e. groceries, over the counter meds etc.) as per the state mandate + 7/11 has always been a 24 hour operation.
Might as well try to shut down 24-hour Safeway stores as well.
The. P.A. Defund the Police Community Police Force just announced: This crime was the result of WHITE PRIVILEGE and the suspect has been told to think about his actions and TRY not do this again.