Monique Cotton, Public Information & Communication Director, 509.363.8285
Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 2:30 p.m.
Spokane Police Major Crimes detectives are investigating eight robberies that have occurred in the City of Spokane within the past month. As part of this investigation, multiple detectives are assigned to work on these cases. Detectives are investigating a possible relationship between the incidents.
Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for anyone providing information leading to an arrest in these incidents. Persons with information should call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1.800.222.TIPS, or should forward the tip via their website. Tipsters do not have to give their name to collect the cash reward. Crime Stoppers of the Inland Northwest is a civilian organization that promotes public safety by paying cash rewards for information that solves crimes. It is not affiliated with law enforcement.
Information on each of the robberies is listed below.
| Robbery Date | Robbery Location | Suspect Description | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17/2014 6:37 a.m. |
Mug Shots 1717 W. Garland |
W/M in his late 20s, approximately 6’0” tall, with light colored hair and a “baby face” | Implied he had a gun, however none was seen |
| 2/18/2014 6:42 p.m. |
Jitterz Java 2135 W. Northwest Blvd. |
W/M, age 25-29, approximately 5’ 10” tall, with blonde or red hair and a medium build | Displayed a black handgun |
| 2/28/2014 7:54 p.m. |
Jitterz Java 2135 W. Northwest Blvd. |
W/M in his 20s, approximately 5’ 7” tall | Displayed a black handgun |
| 3/16/2014 6:47 p.m. |
Jitterz Java 2135 W. Northwest Blvd. |
W/M in his 30s, approximately 5’ 10” tall, with a goatee | Witness reported seeing something shiny in the suspect’s hand |
| 3/16/2014 7:39 p.m. |
Subway 1710 N. Hamilton |
W/M, age 20-25, approximately 5’ 7” tall, approximately 140 lbs., with a light build | Displayed a handgun |
| 3/18/2014 5:20 p.m. |
Yokes 3321 W. Indian Trail |
W/M in his late 20s, approximately 5’ 9” tall, with a long reddish/brown goatee and mustache | No weapon seen |
| 3-18-2014 7:32 p.m. |
Subway 6420 N. Nevada |
W/M, approximately 6’0” tall | Displayed a black handgun |
| 3/19/2014 8:06 p.m. |
Subway 2503 W. Wellesley |
W/M, in his 30s or 40s, approximately 5’ 6” tall, approximately 160 lbs. | Displayed a black handgun |
Emergency Services
Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE from Police, Fire or ambulance: call 911
Mental Health Crisis
Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE by phone from trained mental health counselors: call 988
Crime Check
Non-emergency police services: call 509.456.2233 to report crimes no longer in process or submit crime tips.
Crime Check Online Reporting also available.
City Services
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Social Services
Social services and community resources like housing, food, and employment help: call 211
For general police email contact:
SPDWebMail@spokanepolice.org
Julie Humphreys
509.622.5868
jhumphreys@spokanepolice.org
Crime Check: 509.456.2233
Tipline: 509.242.TIPS (8477)
My Spokane: 311, or for outside city limits, 509.755.CITY (2489)
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