BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont Police say they have arrested the man they believe is responsible for robbing two convenience stores recently.
Officers arrested Eric Garrett, 48, at his Beaumont home on Wednesday according to a news release from police.
Police say Garrett robbed the Fuel Depot at 2580 S. 4th St twice within a month on November 12, 2022 and December 12, 2022.
They say he also robbed the Shop n Save at 2675 S. 4th on Dec 11, 2022 the day before his second robbery at the Fuel Depot.
He threatened the Shop n Save clerk with a gun during the December 11th robbery police said in the release.
Police released surveillance photos and a description of their suspect the day before his arrest today.
The suspect in those images was a bald man was wearing a red cloth around his face, a black hoodie with yellow writing, black sweatpants, and black and orange tennis shoes, according to the police
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From a Beaumont Police Department release:
*Suspect Alert*
Can you identify this Aggravated Robbery Suspect?
On December 11, 2022 at 9:02 p.m., this suspect committed an Aggravated Robbery at the Shop N Save located at 2675 S 4th Street. He is described as a tall, thin, bald black male with a red cloth around his face, wearing a black hoodie with yellow writing, black sweatpants, and black and orange tennis shoes. During the robbery, he threatened the clerk with a firearm.
If you can identify this suspect or have any information about this crime, call Beaumont Police at 409-832-1234..
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