Clark Co. Sheriff’s Office – 04/11/24 4:52 PM
On 04/11/24, at approximately 12:33, an unknown suspect committed an armed robbery of the Starbucks located within the Safeway at 13023 NE Highway 99. The suspect was described as a white male in his forties, over six feet tall, and around 200 pounds. He wore a light blue hoodie with black writing, dark blue sweatpants, black shoes, a black stocking cap, and a black COVID-style mask. The suspect was armed with a long knife similar to a fillet or long paring knife.
The suspect fled the scene on foot and possibly got into a vehicle a short distance away.
An employee of Safeway was knocked to the ground by the suspect as the suspect fled. The employee was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.
Deputies conducted a K9 and unmanned aircraft system search for the suspect, and there was a heavy police presence in the area during that time.
At 14:18 hours, the Walgreens at 8511 NE 162nd Avenue was also robbed at knifepoint by a suspect matching the same description. Again, the suspect fled the scene on foot and possibly got into a vehicle a short distance away.
The area around Walgreens was searched, but the suspect was not located. A heavy police presence was in the area during that time.
The suspect in today’s robbery matches the physical description and nature of a robbery at the same Safeway on 4/8/24.
In the robbery on 4/8/24, the suspect was described as a white male, approximately 6-00 tall, medium build, wearing a dark-colored sweater, sweatpants, a black COVID-style mask, and a gray beanie.
These incidents are being actively investigated. No photos are available at this time. This release will be updated if more information becomes available.