This week Crime Stoppers needs your help identifying a man that tried to steal money out of a store cash register.
On Tuesday June 2, 2015 at 11:02am, a black male entered the Smoke Shop located in the 6400 block of Phelan Blvd. He made two separate transactions before attempting to commit a “till-tap”.
The clerk opened the register to complete the second transaction, the suspect reached over the counter and attempted to steal cash from the register. The clerk slammed his hand by shutting the drawer closed and prevented him from taking any cash. The suspect is a regular customer of the store and possibly lives nearby in apartments on Prutzman.Rd.
The suspect is described as a black male with a light complexion, between 20 to 25 years of age, short black hair, facial hair on his chin, dressed in blue jeans and a light colored polo shirt with a green collar.
If you know who this man is, contact Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS. You do not have to give your name and you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.
