Police searching for convenience store robber

CREATED Nov. 21, 2012

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Boise Police investigators are looking for the man who robbed a convenience store early Sunday morning, in the 2400 block of South Vista Avenue, near Cherry Lane.

Witnesses tell officers the suspect entered the store about 2:35 a.m., told an employee he had a weapon (but did not display one), and demanded cash. He left the store with an undisclosed amount of cash and beer.

Witnesses describe the man as light-skinned, approximately 5'6", 150 lbs. and wearing a black coat with a hood, a patterned stocking cap with tassels and very long plaid shorts.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 343-COPS, or log onto www.343cops.com, or text CRIMES or 274637, subject: Tip236. A citizen can remain anonymous. A reward of up to $1,000 is offered by Crime Stoppers for information leading to the arrest of criminal suspects.