Santa Maria Market Robbed, Suspect Flees

by April Charlton , November 29, 2012

SANTA MARIA – Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a male suspect who allegedly robbed a neighborhood market last Friday.

Robbery Occurred Here

According to police, a white male wearing jeans and a blue shirt entered a small market in the 300 block of Mill Street just after 10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 23, and robbed the clerk.

The suspect, who had his face covered when he entered the store, pulled out a gun and demanded money from the clerk. He fled the area with an undisclosed amount of cash on a bicycle, and police have been unable to locate the man.

The clerk wasn’t injured during the incident, police said.

The suspect is described as a white male between 5 feet, 10 inches and 6 feet tall, weighing about 150 pounds to 160 pounds.

Anyone with any information about the robbery is urged to call the Police Department at 928-3781. Anonymous tips can be made by calling CrimeStoppers at 1-877-800-9100.

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April Charlton

April Charlton is a freelance journalist who specializes in criminal and local government matters. She has more than 11-plus years of experience as a reporter, covering everything from cops and courts to city and county governments. She writes for CrimeVoice and several newspapers on the Central Coast, including the Santa Maria Times, a daily publication, and its sister papers, Times Press Recorder and The Adobe Press. She may be reached at really_dawn@yahoo.com for any comments or suggestions that you may have.