EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department are asking for the public’s help identifying a man suspected of burglarizing a vehicle and stealing a handgun in East El Paso.
According to Crime Stoppers, the burglary happened at about 3:46 a.m. Sunday, May 31, at the Walgreens located at 1831 Lee Trevino Drive.
The victim and three other people entered the store while the suspect reportedly exited the business and approached the vehicle the victim was riding in.
Investigators say the suspect opened the vehicle’s back door and stole a Taurus GX2 handgun that had been left inside.
The suspect is described as a White or Hispanic man in his 30s with a medium or large build. Investigators say he had a mustache and beard and was wearing a gray or tan baseball cap, dark hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and athletic shoes.
The suspect was captured on security video.
Investigators believe someone may recognize the man and know his identity.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 566-8477 (TIPS)
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