December 7, 2023 - Fresno Police Department officials report that on November 27, 2023, at 10:55 a.m., a suspect (pictured on left below) entered Amigos Market located at 3706 East Olive Avenue. The suspect walked up to the front counter, pulled out a handgun from his waistband and pointed it at the victim. The suspect demanded cigarettes and cash from the register. The suspect left with approximately $250 in cash and nine packs of cigarettes. The suspect was last seen headed southbound on Millbrook Avenue from Olive Avenue.

On November 29, 2023, at 5:14 p.m., a suspect (pictured on right below) entered McKinley Market located at 3249 East McKinley Avenue with a gun in his hand. The male pointed the gun at the clerk and then shot one round into the ceiling. He then asked for the money in the register, specifically asked for the one-hundred-dollar bills, and then asked for LD 100 cigarettes. The male then left the area running to the east through an empty lot that is located on the northeast corner of McKinley Avenue and Normal Avenue.

The suspect in both cases is described as a white or Hispanic adult male, approximately 5’7-5’11 and between 150-200 pounds. The cases appear to be related.

 If you have any information on the identity of the suspect and/or his whereabouts, please contact Detective Avelar (559) 621-6328 Alberto.avelar@fresno.gov Or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP. If your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward.

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Source: Fresno Police Department