Robbery involving a firearm
Posted Sep 2, 2011 3:49 pm.
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Police are working to piece together a robbery that involved a firearm in the southwest.
On Tuesday, August 30 around 8:30p.m. a man was entering a residence in the 1300 block of 14 Ave. S.W. when he noticed three men inside a black car, parked in the alley.
Police say, as the victim opened the door to the building, the vehicle pulled up beside him, and two of the men followed him into the hallway.
One of the men fired a gun, missing the victim, when the victim then dropped his cell phone and keys as he ran from the building through another exit.
The two men grabbed the items, fled the building through the rear door and left the scene in their vehicle.
Investigators are releasing video and still photos taken in the building, of two men who may have information on this incident.
The car is described as an early 2000, black, four-door car, possibly a Buick Regal, Le Sabre, or Century, with tinted windows.
The first suspect is describe as black, 25-35 years-old, approximately 6′ tall, 200 lbs., with a heavy build and black, short hair. He was wearing a short-sleeved, teal green T-shirt with a grey T-shirt underneath, black, baggy pants and black runners. He was carrying a silver, .45 Calibre semi-automatic handgun.
The second suspect is described as black, 25-35 years-old, with a medium build. He was wearing a green dress shirt, black pants, white socks and black shoes.
The third suspect, who was driving the vehicle, is described as a black male.
Anyone with information is asked to call police
To view a video of the incident click here.
