BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man accused of robbing a store with a gun.
The robbery took place on Thursday, March 3 shortly before 7:30 p.m. Officers responded to a call about robbery in progress at the Dollar General located at 5595 Fannett Road.
Officers were told the suspect showed a pistol, robbed a clerk, and fled the scene on foot before police arrived. The suspect was last scene headed south on Parkview Drive.
The suspect is described as a man who appeared to be in his early 40s. He was described as being anywhere from 5’5” to 5’9” and about 150 pounds.
The suspect was last seen wearing a red hat, gray shorts and a mask.
Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to contact the Beaumont Police Department at 409-832-1234.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
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From a Beaumont Police Department release:
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 7:22 p.m., Officers responded to 5595 Fannett Rd (Dollar General) in reference a robbery in progress. Upon their arrival they learned the suspect displayed a pistol and robbed the clerk. He fled the scene on foot before officers arrived and was last seen headed south on Parkview.
Suspect is a black male, dark complexion, early 40’s 5’5”-5’9”, 150 pounds, red hat, gray shirt, wearing a mask
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