Seattle Police search for man who robbed victim at gunpoint in the Atlantic neighborhood
SEATTLE - Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened in Seattle’s Atlantic neighborhood on Sunday.
According to the Seattle Police Department (SPD), officers responded to a robbery near the corner of 23rd Ave. S and S Plum St. at around 9:30 p.m.
The 42-year-old victim told police that the moment he got out of his car, a suspect walking nearby pointed a gun at his face and demanded he hand over his wallet.
When the victim refused to hand over his wallet, the suspect fired a shot in the air.
Authorities say after obtaining the victim’s wallet, the suspect left heading westbound on S Plum St. toward Rainier Ave. S.
The SPD says the suspect is described to be 5’8"-5’10", wearing a gray flannel jacket, gray hoodie, dark jeans and a black ski mask.
SPD Robbery Detectives are currently investigating the incident.
Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000.
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