SHELL GAS STATION CLERK IN LA MESA ROBBED AT GUNPOINT

April 12, 2012 (La Mesa) – Police have published descriptions of two men wanted in connection with armed robbery of a Shell Gas Station, 9090 Dallas Street in La Mesa, on April 11 around 6:44 p.m.

The lone clerk was accosted by a man armed with a handgun who demanded cash and cigarettes.  The clerk, who was not harmed, gave the man cash from the register and several packs of cigarettes.  The armed man left the business on foot and was seen by the clerk meeting up with a second male who apparently was acting as a look out.

Together they ran across Dallas Street towards an apartment complex located at 9071 Park Plaza.  La Mesa Police officers, with assistance from El Cajon Police officers and the SDPD ABLE helicopter searched the area but the suspects were not located.  The cash loss is undetermined at this time.

According to La Mesa Police Department, the first suspect is described as a black, adult male, 20-25 years ole, 5’11” tall, 150 lbs. with braided hair and wearing a black baseball cap, black T-Shirt and black jeans.  The second suspect is described as a Black, adult male, 20-25 years old, with long hair, wearing a baseball cap and a red jacket over a white T-shirt.

The investigation is ongoing.  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.