Police Seek Masked Suspect Behind Pacifica Safeway Theft

PACIFICA, CA- Police are seeking a masked suspect who allegedly robbed a Pacifica grocery store Friday night, before taking an undisclosed amount of cash.

At 10:46 p.m., officers responded to a Safeway store located at 1380 Linda Mar Blvd. for a report of a robbery, according to police.

Store employees told officers that at around 10:15 p.m. the suspect entered the store and gained access to the store’s safe room, police said.

The suspect then took money and restrained an employee before fleeing the store, according to police.

Police described the suspect as a white male wearing a black hooded ski jacket with tan lining and khaki pants. The suspect also wore a mask that looked like the face of an older man. The suspect possibly had a firearm, police said.

Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact police the Pacifica Police Department at (650) 738-7314 and refer to case number 16-0011. Individuals who wish to remain anonymous can call (650) 359-4444 or visit www.cityofpacifica.org/depts/police/.

– By Bay City News Service. Image via Shutterstock.