Police looking for serial armed robber hitting Seattle sandwich shops, coffee stands

SEATTLE -- Police are hoping the public can help identify an armed robber who has been targeting restaurants and coffee shops in the Queen Anne, Wedgwood, Ravenna, Maple Leaf, and Greenwood neighborhoods.

Police said Wednesday that over the past three months, the masked gunman has walked into seven different businesses -- sometimes just as staff are closing up shop -- and demanded money from employees while holding them at gunpoint.

Detectives believe the suspect is a white man, 18 to 25 years old, between 5-foot-8 and 6-foot.

He also has unique clothing choices. See the above video for details.



Witnesses have reported seeing the man arrive at or flee from the scene of several robberies in a noticeably dirty dark green minivan. equipped with a rooftop luggage rack, police said.

If you recognize the suspect or have any information about the case, you're urged to contact detectives at (206) 684-5535.

Below is a map of the businesses he's robbed and the dates and times.