Press Release - Commercial Armed Robbery
Date: September 16th, 2014
No: 14-47
Subject: Commercial Armed Robbery
Victim: Elite Food Mart 2703 Washington Ave.
Suspect: Black Male 20-25 yoa 6’03” 200 lbs
Dark Blue Hoodie and Grey Pants
On Tuesday September 16, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Racine Police officers responded to an armed robbery at Elite Food Mart, 2703 Washington Ave. Responding officers were advised that the suspect entered the store armed with a handgun, pointed it at the clerk and demanded money from the register. The suspect then fled the area on foot southbound through the yards.
The suspect is described as a black male in his early 20s. He was approximately 6’03” and about 200 lbs. He was wearing a dark blue hoodie and grey pants. He was armed with a small handgun. No one was reported injured as a result of this incident and no suspects are in custody.
This is an active and ongoing investigation. No further information will be released at this time.
Racine Police investigators are interested in any additional information that you may have about this crime. You are urged to call the Racine Police Department Investigations Unit at 262-635-7756.
You may also contact Crimestoppers at 262-636-9330, or by texting RACS plus the message to CRIMES (274637) and referring to Tipsoft I.D. #TIP417 with your text message.
Sgt. Jessie Metoyer
Public Information Officer
Address/Location
Racine, WI Police Department
730 Center St
Racine, WI 53403
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 262-635-7700