Crime & Safety

Officers Searching Suspect in 7-Eleven Armed Robbery

An armed suspect is still being searched for by police in connection to Thursday's burglary.

An officer confronted two offenders leaving the 7-Eleven and ordered them both to the ground at gun point, but the offenders ignored the order and fled in opposite directions. The officer chased one of the subjects behind the store, wrestling him off the fence. That suspect is in custody. 

A second suspect is still being sought by police.

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This suspect has been described by police as an African American male in his late teens to early 20's, 6'0 to 6'2 tall, thin build and last scene wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and dark tennis shoes. He is armed with a black semi-automatic hand gun. 

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