Man Robs Woman At Gunpoint In Redmond

REDMOND, WA - Police are asking for the public's help in locating a suspect in a Wednesday armed robbery. The suspect approached a woman at a store in the 8800 block of 161st Ave NE at 5:39 p.m. He allegedly pointed a gun at her and demanded her purse. The victim immediately surrendered her property and the suspect fled.

The victim called 911 shortly afterward to report the theft. A subsequent K-9 search of the area was not successful. The victim and witnesses described the male as a black male in his 20s, about 5'9" to 5'11" with a lean build.

Anyone with information can call 911 or, if in a safe location, the Redmond Police Department non-emergency line at (425) 556-2500.

The case remains an active investigation. (For more local news, click here to sign up for real-time news alerts and newsletters from Redmond Patch, click here to find your local Washington Patch. Also, follow us on Facebook, and if you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app.)

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