The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is trying to identify a suspect in connection with an Aggravated Robbery. On Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at approximately 4:14 AM, a suspect approached the counter of the 7-Eleven located at 1475 B Street in Colorado Springs.
The suspect asked the victim for Newport cigarettes and pulled out a black semi-automatic handgun and a magazine from the pocket of his sweatshirt. The suspect inserted the magazine into the gun and pointed it at the victim, but did not chamber a round. The victim gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect left the store on foot, southbound toward Lashelle Way.
The suspect is described at a White male in his 20's, medium build with a light colored bandana covering his face, light colored hooded sweatshirt, white belt hanging down in front of his jeans, and black and white Adidas sneakers.
Surveillance photos are attached to this Media Release. If anyone can identify this suspect, please contact Detective Stephanie Criss at [email protected] or by calling the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center at 719-390-5555.