Crime & Safety

Police: Circle K Robber Takes Cash, Cigarettes

The suspect allegedly simulated a weapon behind his back and demanded cash from a clerk Sunday evening at Circle K, 39850 Los Alamos Road in Murrieta.

A man who reportedly got away with cash and cigarettes after allegedly robbing a Murrieta convenience store is sought by police.

The suspect allegedly simulated a weapon behind his back as he entered Circle K at 39850 Los Alamos Road at about 7:58 p.m. Sunday, according to a wanted flier posted by Murrieta police.

He reportedly demanded money from the clerk, then ran out of the store with an undiclosed amount of cash and cigarettes, according to police.

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The suspect was described as a white male between 25 and 30 years who may stand 5 feet 8 inches to 6 feet tall, and may weigh between 180 and 200 pounds.

He was wearing a black and red baseball cap with a red letter A on it, a dark button‐up long sleeve shirt, blue jeans and possibly, Converse tennis shoes.

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He has a reddish‐brown long mustache and a possible tattoo on the back of his neck, according to police.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect was asked to contact Murrieta police Detective Therien at 951-461‐6346.


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