July 3, 2024 – Fresno Police Department officials report that on June 21, 2024, officers responded to the Valley Moon Smoke Shop located at 3602 East Butler Avenue in regard to an armed robbery that had occurred. The suspect pointed a handgun at the cashier and took an unknown amount of money from the register. Prior to leaving the location, he took the victim’s cell phones. The victim’s cell phones were recovered in an alley just southeast of the location.

If you have any information on the suspect and/or his whereabouts please contact Detective A. Avelar with any information, call (559) 621-6328, email Alberto.Avelar@fresno.go.

Or contact Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP. If your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward.

Source & photos: Fresno Police Department