Robbery Suspect At Large in Bay Area, Police Say

Police across the Bay Area are searching for a man thought to be responsible for at least 20 armed robberies in 10 cities including San Leandro, Fremont, San Francisco, San Bruno, Redwood City, Pacifica, Menlo Park, Daly City and Colma.

He is described as an African-American in his mid-30s, 5-foot-8 or 5-foot-9, and 200 pounds, Sgt. Jason Dwyer of the San Jose Police Department said in a press release.

In a June 12 robbery on the 1100 block of Lincoln Avenue in San Jose, the suspect entered a store brandishing a handgun and demanding money. He fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash, Dwyer said. 

He is considered armed and dangerous, the press release says.

Anyone with information is asked to call San Jose Police Detective Adam Hutson in the San Jose Police Department's Robbery Unit at 408-277-4166. 

Those who prefer to be anonymous can call Silicon Valley Crimestoppers at 408-947-STOP (7867) or visit www.svcrimestoppers.org.