Man Who Stole Meds At Gunpoint Sought In SSF

SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA – South San Francisco police are seeking a man who stole several bottles of prescription medication at gunpoint from a Walgreens store early this morning.

The robbery occurred at about 4 a.m. at the pharmacy at 2238 Westborough Blvd.

The suspect pointed a handgun at the pharmacist and demanded the prescription medication. He then fled the store and was last seen fleeing in a gray older-model four-door sedan, according to police.

The suspect was described as a black man around 30 years old with a thin build who was wearing a dark gray hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and black and white shoes, police said.

Anyone with information about the robbery is encouraged to call South San Francisco police at (650) 877-8900. People can also contact police anonymously at (605) 952-2244 or tips@ssf.net.

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