Gunman wearing surgical mask robs 2 stores, police say

Gunman wearing surgical mask robs 2 stores, police say


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SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake Police are searching for a robber who held up two stores at gunpoint. Police said he wore a surgical mask during both crimes.

The man walked into a Walgreen's near 909 East and 2100 South at 10:17 p.m. Wednesday, brandished a weapon, stole money and fled on foot, according to Det. Veronica Montoya of the Salt Lake City Police Department.

Seven minutes later, an Arctic Circle at 525 E. 1700 South was similarly robbed. Montoya said the two incidents may be related.


In both instances what made it stand out is he had a surgical mask on.

–Det. Veronica Montoya


The robber in both crimes was described as a white man in his mid-20s, 150 pounds, 5-feet-9-inches tall. He was wearing a long-sleeve shirt and black baseball hat.

"In both instances, what made it stand out is he had a surgical mask on," Montoya said.

Police do not know if the robber used a getaway vehicle, Montoya added. No injuries were reported.


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