SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 7, 2016 (Gephardt Daily) — Salt Lake police are asking for the public’s help finding a suspect who they say robbed a 7-Eleven store in the early hours of Monday morning.
SLCPD said in a news release the man entered the 7-Eleven at 111 W. 800 South at about 3:10 a.m. and filled containers with soda.
“As he began to leave the store, the clerk told him he had to pay for the drinks,” the news release said. “The suspect argued with the clerk, which then escalated to a physical fight.”
The suspect then came behind the counter and demanded money.
“The clerk placed the cash drawer on the counter,” the news release said. “The suspect took money and left the area.”
The suspect is described as Caucasian, in his 20s, 6-feet tall, with shaved dark hair, wearing a hooded black coat, black shorts and a white collared shirt.
To share information about this or other criminal activity with the Salt Lake City Police Department, please call 801-799-3000. To remain anonymous, text crime tips to 274637. Start the text with the keyword TIPSLCPD (which routes it to SLCPD), then a space, followed by the relevant information or photos. Reference: crimetip.
