EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 Crime of the Week: Man Burglarizes Mission Valley Convenience Store<\/p>\n
Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department are asking for the public\u2019s help identifying a man accused of burglarizing an OXXO convenience store in Mission Valley.<\/p>\n
The burglary happened around 3:57 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the OXXO located at 8160 Gateway East.<\/p>\n
According to Crime Stoppers, the man used a rock to break the store\u2019s glass front door before kicking his way inside.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The suspect is described as a White or Hispanic man with a light complexion and a medium to large build.<\/p>\n
He was wearing a black hooded jacket, black face mask, white undershirt, black cargo pants, blue latex gloves and dark shoe covers.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 915-566-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online.<\/p>\n
Tipsters can remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest.<\/p>\n
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