UPDATE: Police identify suspect after convenience store is robbed
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UPDATE
The suspect has been identified by police and is facing criminal consequences. He is a juvenile, according to Idaho Falls Police spokeswoman Jessica Clements. She added that no further information will be released.
ORIGINAL STORY (posted on Jan. 29)
IDAHO FALLS — Police are looking for a suspect after they say he robbed a convenience store over the weekend.
The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently investigating a robbery that happened on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. at the Speedi Mart convenience store at 779 South Holmes Avenue.
The suspect came into the store and was armed with a knife, a news release said. He demanded cash from the clerk and left with a small amount of money.
No injuries were reported, according to Idaho Falls Police spokeswoman Jessica Clements.
He is described as a Black male who is approximately 18 years old and has “fluffy” hair, the news release said. The suspect was wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and a black face mask.
Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact the Idaho Falls Police Department at (208) 529-1200.
Information can be reported anonymously to East Idaho Crime Stoppers at IFCrime.org. Tipsters to Crime Stoppers, whose information leads to a successful arrest, may be eligible for a cash reward, the release said.
