Police Investigate Two Robberies

Police are investigating the robberies of a local motel and a convenience store that were hit on different days between May 8 and May 11, one of which involved a gun.

The first robbery occurred at approximately 2:46 a.m. on Friday, May 8, at Allsup’s located at 514 N Main. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male in his mid-20s about 5’10”, 150 pounds, with short hair.

If you have any information about the identity of the suspect, please call Detective Lynn Dye at 325-657-4322.  To remain anonymous, send a web tip to http://bit.ly/SAPDTips247 or call the 24 hour Tip Hotline at 1-855-TIPS-247.  You can also text your tips, text TIP SAPD followed by your message, to 888777.

Officers made contact with the clerk working the front desk. The clerk stated a Hispanic male with a shaved head and wearing a dark colored polo shirt stated he wanted to get a room.  While the clerk was busy, the male suspect exhibited a handgun and demanded money from the cash register.  The male suspect left with an undisclosed amount of cash and got into a dark colored passenger car.

It is unknown at this time if this robbery is related to the robbery that occurred on May 8, at the Allsup’s located at 514 N. Main.

If you have any information about this incident or the suspect, please call Detective James Hernandez at 325-659-8015.  To remain anonymous, send a web tip to http://bit.ly/SAPDTips247 or call the 24 hour Tip Hotline at 1-855-TIPS-247.  You can also text your tips, text TIP SAPD followed by your message, to 888777.