Jul 13, 2006

cookie monster bandit

For once, the title isn't a crazy search term.

Just seen on KOMO News, the "Cookie Monster Bandit" wears blue jeans, a royal blue jacket, and, at times, a royal blue cap, leading Renton police to give him the nickname of note. He's fond of robbing Renton convenience stores at gunpoint. If you know anything worth reporting, call (425) 430-7500.

The King County Journal has more:

The suspect is described as a black male in his 30s, 5 feet 8 inches to 6 feet tall, medium to stocky build, with a small amount of facial hair. He typically wears a dark blue jacket and a blue fishing hat or a white baseball cap.

The suspect has targeted sandwich shops, pizza parlors and espresso stands. He is armed with a handgun and approaches lone employees, either showing them the gun or pointing it at them and demanding cash, according to Cline.

This suspect should be considered armed and dangerous, and the public is cautioned not to approach or contact him, according to Cline.

Anyone with information about the suspect should call 911, their local police department or the Renton Police Department at 425-430-7500.

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