Suspect sought in armed robbery

WEBSTER POLICE REPORT

Armed Robbery - Jimmy’s Auto and Convenience Store

On February 5, 2012 at approximately 10:34 pm, Webster Police were dispatched to Jimmy’s Auto and Convenience Store, (421 South Main Street), for a reported armed robbery that had occurred. Detective Gordon Wentworth and Officers Aaron Suss and Michael Lee responded.

Upon their arrival, it was determined that the masked suspect entered the store, assaulted the store clerk with a box cutter style knife and demanded money from the cash register. A witness’s attempt to disrupt the robbery caused the suspect to hastily flee on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. Several witnesses followed the suspect from the store and last observed the suspect in the Negus Street area.

According to witnesses, the suspect was described as a Hispanic male with a light-brown complexion, approximately 5’ 8" - 5’ 10" tall, having a skinny build and a partial goatee. The suspect was observed wearing a puffy, dark hooded coat and dark colored pants. During the robbery, the suspect’s face was concealed by the hood and what was described as a nylon material mask that covered the upper half of his face, leaving the mouth and facial hair exposed.

Anyone with information regarding the case is encouraged to contact the Webster Police at (508) 943-1212 or the Webster Police Detective Bureau tips line at (508) 949-3874. Anonymous tips are welcome. Webster Detectives may be contacted anonymously by texting "WPD01570" to 847411. Anonymous tips may also be forwarded through our website www.websterpolice.com.