By Kim Minugh
kminugh@sacbee.com
Sacramento police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man they suspect is responsible for three robberies near the intersection of Stockton Boulevard and Broadway since the end of April.
The man is described as a light-skinned black man, 30 to 40 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall and wearing a black sweatshirt and blue jeans, according to Sacramento police.
Detectives suspect the man in the following incidents:
At 9:05 a.m. on April 30 (left photo below), a man walked into a fast-food business in the 3000 block of Stockton Boulevard and threatened an employee while pointing at an object hidden under his sweatshirt, police said. The man took money and fled.
At 6:42 a.m. on May 2 (top right photo below), a man walked into a fast-food business in the 4600 block of Broadway, jumped on the counter and demanded money while pointing a sharp metal object at an employee, police said. Again, the suspect took money and fled.
At 7:28 p.m. on Wednesday (bottom right photo below), a man walked into a pharmacy in the 2900 block of Stockton Boulevard, pointed a gun at a clerk and demanded money, police said. As the man took money, a part of his gun broke off. Police later determined that the part was a piece of plastic from an "airsoft-type weapon," officials said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP or text in a tip to 274637. Enter "SACTIP" followed by the tip information. Callers can remain anonymous and might be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
Call The Bee's Kim Minugh, (916) 321-1038.
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