Crime & Safety

Armed Man Robs 7-Eleven​ Store In San Diego

The man entered the convenience store, drew a silver, semi-automatic handgun and demanded money from the clerk, police said.

SAN DIEGO, CA — An armed man robbed a 7-Eleven and is still at large Saturday in the San Ysidro neighborhood of San Diego.

San Diego Police officers were called at 2:13 a.m. to 4210 Beyer Blvd. where they learned the suspect entered the convenience store, drew a silver, semi-automatic handgun and demanded money from the clerk.

After taking the money, the suspect left the store and was last seen running southbound through the parking lot, according to the police department.

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The suspect was described as being in his 20s, 5 feet 8 inches to 6 feet tall with a thin build. Police said he was wearing a blue medical mask and a black track suit.

Detectives from the department's Robbery Division are handling the investigation and anyone with information was asked to call 619-531-2000 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

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— City News Service