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Published: 2012-09-06 11:23:00
Updated: 2012-09-06 11:24:21

Man sought in Burger King attack, attempted robbery


Burger King surveillance video
Burger King surveillance video
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Raleigh police are looking for a man who attacked a Burger King employee during an attempted robbery last month.

Investigators say the would-be robber entered the restaurant, at 3701 Hillsborough St., shortly before 10 p.m. on Aug. 22 and struck one of two employees with a handgun.

While leaving, police say, the man shot at the employee. No one was injured.

Investigators are looking for a white man of Hispanic ethnicity, who stands about 6 feet 2 inches tall and has a thin build.

Surveillance photos show him wearing a curly, black wig, dark "skinny" jeans, black sneakers and a white shirt under a black zip-up windbreaker jacket.

Police believe he might have fled the scene on a black bicycle.

Anyone with information about the robbery or who might recognize the man in the photos is asked to contact Raleigh Crime Stoppers at 919-834-4357 or to report a tip at the Crime Stoppers website, http://www.raleighcrimestoppers.org.

Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards for anonymous tips that help solve cases.


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“Stupid comment + try actually reading the article next time” – americaneel

Actually, I think this shows we need a sarcasm font. :)

I eat at this Burger King every now and then, and I’m always armed when I do.

Fled on a bike? Probably needed gas money!

Gerardo once sang the hit song 'Rico Sauave' back in 1991.

Who's Gerardo? Do you know the suspect?

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