Armed Smoke-Stealing Robber: Pulled knife on clerk who caught him trying to swipe cigarettes

WANTED IN OLYMPIA -- Olympia police are searching for an armed cigarette-stealing convenience store robber who pulled a knife on the clerk who caught him smuggling smokes. It happened Monday morning at the Day & Night Grocery. “He strolled around the store, waiting to strike,” says Laura Wohl with the Olympia Police Department. “Then, he went behind the counter after pulling a bandana up over his face. He stole some cigarettes, and took off after pulling a knife on the clerk. He threatened the clerk with the knife, which we take very seriously, so we're very interested in finding him.” To protect himself, the clerk grabbed a step-ladder to hold between them as they both left the store. Despite a K9 search of the area, the robber got away. Detectives think he’s Hispanic, in his early to mid-20’S, with a light complexion. The bandanna he wore as a mask was black and white. If you know who he is, call an anonymous tip into: CRIME STOPPERS: 1-800-222-TIPS You must call the Crime Stoppers hotline with your tip to be eligible to receive a cash reward for information leading to a fugitive’s arrest. CLICK HERE for information on how to TEXT A TIP to Crime Stoppers