Robbery suspect points gun at cashier, apologizes for not having money

Incident occurred Oct. 31, 2017 in 3350 block of SW Military Drive

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Police Department and Crime Stoppers want the public’s assistance in tracking down the person responsible for an aggravated robbery.

The incident occurred Monday, Oct. 31, 2017 at a Dollar General located in the 3350 block of SW Military Drive.

According to police, the suspect entered the store posing as a customer before approaching the counter with $240 worth of merchandise. That's when, police said, the suspect pointed a gun at the cashier and apologized for not having enough money to pay for the items.

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The suspect then demanded the cashier to empty the register before taking the money and fleeing the location. He was seen leaving in a white pickup truck.

Anyone with any knowledge of the robbery is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (210) 224-STOP.

Tips can also be texted to CRIMES (274637) or by visiting the Crime Stoppers website.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.


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