EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Crime of the Week: Man Burglarizes Mission Valley Convenience Store
Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of burglarizing an OXXO convenience store in Mission Valley.
The burglary happened around 3:57 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the OXXO located at 8160 Gateway East.
According to Crime Stoppers, the man used a rock to break the store’s glass front door before kicking his way inside.
Once inside, the suspect jumped over the counter and stole cigarettes and vapes valued at about $610. He also caused an estimated $1,000 in damage to the door.
The suspect is described as a White or Hispanic man with a light complexion and a medium to large build.
He was wearing a black hooded jacket, black face mask, white undershirt, black cargo pants, blue latex gloves and dark shoe covers.
Crime Stoppers said the man fled on foot toward the rear of the store after the burglary. He was seen approaching the store from Gateway West.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 915-566-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online.
Tipsters can remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest.
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