MASKED SUSPECT ATTEMPTS ROBBERY AT CIRCLE-K IN LA MESA

April 20, 2013 (La Mesa) – On April 19 at 2:37 a.m., a masked subject approached the front doors of the Circle-K convenience store, located at 8899 La Mesa Boulevard, and attempted to force his way inside the store.  The suspect’s attempts to enter the store were foiled as the clerk inside had previously locked the doors while stocking shelves.

The suspect fled the scene of the robbery attempt on foot.  He was last seen running east in the area of 8900 Grossmont Boulevard towards the area of SR-125.  The suspect was described as an unknown race male, stocky build, 5 feet 8 inches to 6 feet tall.  The suspect was wearing a red and black wrestler’s mask with silver accents.  He was also wearing a gray sweatshirt with “San Diego” embroidered on the chest and blue jeans.  It is unclear if the suspect was armed in this incident.

This investigation is ongoing.  Anyone with information is encouraged to call the La Mesa Police Department.

You may also call Crime Stoppers’ anonymous toll-free tip line at (888) 580-TIPS (or logon to www.sdcrimestoppers.com).  You can remain anonymous, and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information in this case.