San Rafael police are searching for an armed robber who demanded money and attempted to shoot employees at a cell phone and check cashing store in the Canal neighborhood on Saturday, according to police spokeswoman Margo Rohrbacher.
Around 7 p.m., an armed man entered Variedades Cellular on 26 Medway, displayed his handgun and demanded money. The three employees in the store retreated to a back room protected by bullet-proof glass, according to Rohrbacher.
"The suspect attempted to follow them and fired his gun in their direction, narrowly missing one of them," she said.
No one was injured and the suspect fled the business after he fired the shot.
He is described as an African American male in his late 20s or early 30s, 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 10 inches with a heavy build. He was wearing a black hoodie with the hood pulled down over his face.
Anyone with information can call Detective Corporal Todd Berringer at (415) 485-3017. Tipsters can also call the San Rafael Police Department at (415) 485-3000 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. This phone number will accommodate all languages. Callers can remain anonymous and may earn a possible reward. Tips can be made online at www.bayareacrimestoppers.org.
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