LA MESA SHELL STATION ROBBED AT GUNPOINT

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September 11, 2013 (La Mesa) – Two men robbed the Shell Station at 9090 Dallas Street in La Mesa on September 10 shortly before 11 p.m.  A suspect armed with a gun demanded cash and lottery tickets while a second suspect in a mask waited outside as a lookout, armed with a tire iron.  They were last seen fleeing north on Meadow Crest Drive.  The suspects have not yet been found.

The first suspect was described by police as a black male in his 30’s, 5’8”, 150 pounds, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black basketball shorts.  His hair was described as thick and bushy, and he had a lazy eye.  He was armed with a black handgun.  The second suspect was described as a white male, 5’10”, 140 pounds, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black workout pants and a black mask over his face.  He was armed with a tire iron. 

If you have any information on this case, please call the La Mesa Police Department at (619) 667-1400. 

You may also call Crime Stoppers’ anonymous toll-free tip line (888) 580-TIPS (or www.sdcrimestoppers.com).  You can remain anonymous, and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.


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