South Tahoe Police seeks public assistance in locating robbery suspect
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Authorities are asking for public assistance in finding a suspect accused of holding a convenience store employee at gunpoint.
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South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the 7-11 on the 800 block of Emerald Bay Road at about 1:20 a.m. Thursday morning. The employee reported the suspect had fled on foot.
During the investigation, officers determined an unknown male subject came into the store, pointed a handgun at the employee and demanded money.
The suspect left the store on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.
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Officers searched the area but were ultimately unable to locate the suspect.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6 foot tall with a thin build.
The suspect was wearing all black clothing, a black beanie, a hood over his head and a black face covering.
If anybody recognizes the suspect or has information pertaining to this robbery, contact South Lake Tahoe PD at 530-542-6100.
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