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Jacksons gas stations offering reward for information on suspect in armed convenience store robberies

Boise Police said the suspect was armed with a weapon during the three robberies. On each occasion, he left with store merchandise and cash.

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BOISE, Idaho — The Boise Police Department is looking for a suspect in a string of armed robberies at convenience stores in the area.

On three separate occasions, a suspect with a similar description has entered local stores wearing a mask over his face, while armed with a weapon. Police said based on surveillance video and descriptions, the suspect has a "unique walk," and can be heard talking to staff during the incidents.

Boise Police describe the suspect as a 5-foot-4 to 5-foot-6 man. In each of the armed robberies, he took store merchandise and "an undisclosed amount" of money.

Jacksons Food Stores have offered a $5,000 reward.

Anyone with information is asked to call Ada County Dispatch at 208-377-6790, call Crime Stoppers at 208-343-COPS (2677), www.343COPS.com, or leave a tip using the “P3 Tips” app on a mobile device. Surveillance video including the suspect is included in the post below from the Boise Police Department:

BPD is investigating three robberies at local convenience stores with a similar suspect description. The robberies happened on different dates but each time the suspect entered the store armed with a weapon and wearing a mask over his face. He is described as having a unique walk and being about 5’4” - 5’6”. There is a little bit of audio in the attached video from the suspect talking to staff. Each time the suspect got way with an undisclosed amount of cash and store merchandise. Anyone with information is asked to call Ada County Dispatch at 208-377-6790.
Posted by Boise Police Department on Friday, July 21, 2023

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