From Kim Minugh:
For three Sacramento bandits, the bandanas were a pretty good idea. They just thought of it a little late.
Sacramento police are asking for the public's help in identifying three robbery suspects (left) who hit up Chatham Beauty Supply in Robla on Sunday evening.
The punchline: The three men covered their faces with bandanas only after entering the store and getting their mugs snapped by surveillance cameras, according to Sgt. Norm Leong.
The cameras caught fairly clear glimpses of the suspects, who robbed the Norwood Avenue store about 6:15 p.m. Police described them as:
Suspect 1 -- an African American male between 18 and 21 years old, 5-foot, 8-inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. He was wearing a black beanie cap with a small brim and (eventually) wore a dark camouflage bandana over his face. He also wore a long-sleeved black shirt with a short-sleeve black T-shirt over it; long, black jean shorts; black tennis shoes; and a black backpack. He was armed with a small handgun.
Suspect 2 -- an African American man 5-foot-8, 150 pounds. He has long, black hair worn in a "fluffy" pony tail, light complexion and a thin mustache. He was wearing a shirt over his face, a short-sleeve black T-shirt, black jeans and black tennis shoes.
Suspect 3 -- an African American man between 18 and 21 years old, 5-foot-7, 145 pounds. He has a light complexion. He wore a black do-rag on his head, a light blue bandana over his face, a black jacket, dark blue jeans with faded spots on the knees and black tennis shoes.
Anyone with information about the three suspects is asked to call Crime Alert at (916) 443-4357 or text in a tip to 274637. Enter "SACTIP" followed by the information. Callers can remain anonymous and might be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
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