Strong-Arm Robbery 

May 23, 2004 - The State College Police Department is investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred at Uni-Mart at 1200 South Atherton Street on Sunday, May 23, 2004 at approximately 1:48 pm. The suspect is a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, 25-35 years of age, with medium build, skinny legs and shaved head, wearing a plain blue t-shirt, blue shorts, and new white low-top sneakers [see photos below].

The suspect entered the store, went to make a purchase, and when the clerk opened the register drawer, the male reached over and took money from the $20, $10 and $5 slots. The force of the suspect reaching into the drawer knocked the register into the clerk. The suspect made no threats and showed no weapons. The male suspect then fled the store on foot.

Any information on the robbery can be directed to Detective John Aston, State College Police Department, at (814) 234-7150 or submit an anonymous tip via the web. Refer to incident 2004-8066.