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Police searching for two men in connection to multiple armed robberies at gas station

Sep 12, 2015, 6:00 AM

One of the Circle K stores involved in armed robberies (Photo: Google Maps)...

One of the Circle K stores involved in armed robberies (Photo: Google Maps)

(Photo: Google Maps)

PHOENIX — Phoenix police are asking the public to be on the lookout for two suspects in connection to multiple armed robberies at local gas stations last Sunday.

Suspect in armed robberies (Photo: Silent Witness)

Suspect in armed robberies (Photo: Silent Witness)

The men, one who is described as a suspect and the other as an investigative lead, allegedly robbed three Phoenix Circle K gas stations during the early morning hours of Sept. 6.

The pair entered three separate Circle K locations on Thomas Road, 47th Avenue and Van Buren Street in Phoenix between 4:20 and 4:56 a.m. and robbed the clerks at gunpoint.

Investigative lead in armed robberies (Photo: Silent Witness)

Investigative lead in armed robberies (Photo: Silent Witness)

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male with a large “6” tattoo on his right forearm and a large “2” tattoo on his left forearm. The investigative lead is described as a Hispanic male between 20- and 30-years-old.

They drove off in a black passenger car.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Tempe Police at 480-350-8311, Scottsdale Police at 480-312-5000 or Silent Witness at 480-W-I-T-N-E-S-S. You can also leave an anonymous tip on Silent Witness’ website.

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Police searching for two men in connection to multiple armed robberies at gas station