Crime
Man armed with knife, robs downtown shop
Posted: Mar 13, 2011 9:37 AM by James H Egbert
Colorado Springs Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at an AT&T store located at the corner of Bijou St. and North Tejon shortly after 6:00 p.m. Saturday.
Allegedly the suspect who was described as a Hispanic male5'-8" tall, thin build, wearing a beanie cap, blue hooded sweatshirt, and green camouflage patterned pants entered the store and threatened the store clerk with a knife.
The store is reporting that the man took an undisclosed amount of cash and was last seen walking west on Bijou St.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call crime stoppers at 634-STOP or CSPD non-emergency line at 444-7000.
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