KPD Investigates a Convenience Store Robbery

Killeen Police investigate a store robbery at the Sun Mart Convenience Store.

Officers responded to the Sun Mart Convenience Store located at 817 E. Rancier Avenue, on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at 7:24 a.m., after receiving a 911 call that the store clerk had been stabbed.  She was immediately airlifted to Baylor Scott & White in critical condition.

Officers arrived and learned that a black male entered the store and walked toward the coolers.  He approached the counter with a beverage and walked away.  The store clerk walked towards the male and at that point he stabbed her.  A second employee was in a back room of the store and ran out after he heard the commotion, causing the suspect to flee the store.

The suspect is described as a black male, slender build, approximately 5’8”-5’9” tall and was last seen wearing a red polo shirt and blue jeans.  Detectives were able to obtain video from the store and they are seeking assistance from the community in identifying this suspect.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Violent Crimes Unit, are asking anyone who has information about this Robbery, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS and Android and give an anonymous tip.  All information given is anonymous and confidential, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this Robbery, you could be eligible for reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department