On Saturday, December 30, 2017, just after 6:00 a.m., Pima County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Express Stop convenience store located at 3535 East Irvington Road for a report of a theft. When deputies arrived, they learned a male suspect entered the store and requested to purchase cigarettes.
As the clerk was ringing up the cigarettes the suspect jumped over the counter and grabbed several cartons of cigarettes as well as some cash before running out of the store.
The suspect is described as:
• Caucasian, in his 40s
• Approximately 5’5” to 5’7” in height, thin build with salt and pepper hair
• Last seen wearing a black and white hat, gray hooded sweatshirt, and blue jeans
Detectives have taken over the investigation and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in this case. Anyone with information is asked to call 9-1-1. You can also submit an anonymous tip, with the potential for a reward, by text, phone, or by going to 88-CRIME.org.