(KMJ) – Porterville Police continue to search for an armed robbery suspect.
Officers say a man (pictured above) used a knife to hold up the Dino Mart located at 1445 West Henderson Avenue in Porterville just after 3 p.m. Tuesday. The clerk let him take an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and the suspect then took off on foot.
As a precaution, staff at nearby Monache High School placed that site on lock down as officers searched for this suspect.
He’s described as a Hispanic or White Male Adult in his mid-to-Late 20’s, approximately 5’10” and about 200 pounds, with purple Hair and possible blue eyes.
If you recognize or spot this suspect or have any information related to this robbery, you are now asked to contact the Porterville Police Department at (559) 782-7400.