On Monday and Wednesday of this week the same suspect robbed two retail establishments in Fremont. The suspect is described as a Middle Eastern or Hispanic male adult, approximately 25 years old, 5'10" - 6', 160-180 lbs., with a goatee, wearing dark sunglasses, a hooded sweatshirt, khaki shorts, white ankle socks and grey shoes.
The first incident occurred on Monday, September 1, 2014, at 10:42 p.m. The suspect entered the Walgreens store, located at Decoto Rd./Fremont Blvd., selected a soda and approached the cashier. He then put down the soda and gave the clerk a demand note and verbally stated that he had a gun. The victim complied with the demand. The suspect fled the scene and the clerk never saw a weapon.
The second incident occurred early Wednesday morning at 4:44 a.m. at the 7-eleven store located on Central Ave. In an almost identical manner, the suspect entered the store, again selected a drink and approached the cashier. After passing the demand note, the suspect covered his face with a black and white cloth and stated that he had a gun. The clerk complied with the demand and the suspect fled the store. No gun or suspect vehicle was seen.
The same suspect may also be responsible for similar incidents in San Jose and in San Mateo.
If anyone recognizes the suspect, you are asked to please contact the Fremont Police Department's Investigative Unit at
510-790-6900 or email Detective Jason Franchi at
[email protected]. You can also submit an anonymous tip by texting "Tip FremontPD" followed by the tip to 888777.
