SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT News Release
		Release #11-15-02 November 15, 2002 For Immediate Release
						Media Office 916-433-0808  Capt. Sam Somers Sgt. Justin Risley, PIO AA Audrey Lee PCIII Cheryl Moore Internet: www.sacpd.org

The Sacramento Police is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect responsible for robbing the Circle K store at 600 Rio Tierra Avenue on two separate occasions.

On November 4, 2002, at approximately 12:42 a.m., the suspect entered the Circle K store at 600 Rio Tierra Avenue and asked for a cigar.  While the clerk was counting the change the suspect had placed onto the counter, the suspect pulled out a knife and demanded money.  The clerk handed him a small amount of money and the suspect ran out the door.

On November 12, 2002, at approximately 1:38 a.m.,  the same suspect entered the store, pulled out a knife and demanded money.  The clerk again handed the suspect a small amount of money and the suspect ran out the door.

Suspect description: Male black adult, 27-30 years of age, 5'11", 180 lbs., short black hair, brown eyes, muscular build, medium complexion, black beard, blue baseball cap, tan work boots, blue nylon jacket, and blue jeans.

Weapon:  Knife

A copy of this release and surveillance photo of the suspect can be found on our web site at www.sacpd.org.  Copies of the surveillance video will also be available at the Public Safety Center located at 5770 Freeport Blvd. in the media room.

Anyone with information regarding this robbery is requested to call Crime Alert at 443-HELP or 1-800-AA-CRIME.  Callers can remain anonymous and earn up to a $1,000 reward.

Sergeant Justin Risley
Ref. #11-15-02