Armed Robbery in Broad Daylight: Amarillo Crime Stoppers Seeks Tips

Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for everyone's help in identifying a suspect in a recent armed robbery. What you'll really find unbelievable is the time of day the robber chose to strike.

Daylight Robbery in Amarillo

According to information released by Amarillo Crime Stoppers, on September 1, an individual robbed a convenience store in the 2500 block of SW 6th. Police were dispatched to the location just after 4 PM.

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The suspect had entered the store, covered head to toe, and walked up to the clerk. They passed a note to the clerk before pulling out a revolver and pointing it at them. The suspect was able to make off with an undisclosed amount of money.

Limited Details, Big Impact

They are described as a male around 4'11" tall. That's as far as the description goes because the suspect was completely covered.

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What I find shocking is the time of day when this all transpired. This individual brazenly robbed a convenience store at gunpoint in the middle of the day. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Tips Could Earn You A Reward

If you have any information regarding the incident or the suspect, you are encouraged to reach out to the authorities. If the information leads to an arrest, you could potentially receive an award of up to $1,000.

You can contact Amarillo Crime Stoppers by calling 806-374-4400. You can also make an anonymous tip online by going to amapolice.org or by using the P3 app. You can find more information and a photo on Amarillo Crime Stoppers' social media.

Hopefully, authorities are able to find the suspect responsible for this crime and keep them from striking again. Thankfully, the clerk wasn't hurt in the incident.