Police searching for suspect after downtown SLC armed robbery

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 24, 2018 (Gephardt Daily) — Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly stole property including a debit card from a victim at gunpoint in downtown Salt Lake City in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The incident occurred in the area of 309 E. 400 South just before 5 a.m., the Salt Lake City Police Department said in a news release.

“A man approached another male and pointed a handgun at him,” the news release said. “The victim gave the suspect his property and the suspect fled on a lime green colored scooter. The victim’s debit card was used at a nearby location.”

The suspect, who has not been located, is described as Caucasian, with a bandanna covering his face, and possibly longer blond hair covered by a hoodie.

To share information about this incident with the SLCPD, 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. The reference number in this case is 18-173856.

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