'Pigeon-Toed Perp': Armed robber with unique walk ambushes woman at mall

WANTED IN SEATTLE -- A ‘pigeon-toed’ armed robber was caught on camera staking-out his victim at Northgate Mall in Seattle last Sunday. Watch the video: He waited for her patiently in the hallway, before ambushing her with a switchblade and robbing her. She fought back and got cut, and now Seattle police need your help identifying this 'armed and dangerous' suspect. Retired Det. Myrle Carner with Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound takes us through the video. “You're going to see the victim and the suspect disappear out of sight, but just before that happens, he produces a knife in his left hand which may indicate he's left handed. During the struggle he actually stabs the victim. The fight continues out into the hallway. There, you'll see where the victim's friend, who's a witness in this case, is on the phone calling 911.” You see a mall security officer start running towards the sounds of the robbery, chasing the suspect out the doors. Detectives say the thief took off in a black 4-door sedan with stolen license plates. Before the hit, he leaned against the wall while waiting to strike. But, when the two women came towards him, he started walking -- this is what we really want you to focus on -- as he comes toward the camera talking on his phone, notice how he walks -- he's ‘pigeon-toed’ -- that's really distinctive. Here’s a description of the suspect:

Ret. Det. Carner says this case is a good safety alert. “If you're a business owner and you’re going to make a bank deposit in a drop like that, and you see someone loitering in an area like that, turn around and go away until the individual leaves, or until you can call security and they can come up and join you for that actual deposit.” If you know who this guy 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