Gunman Suspected for Two Gas Station Robberies

San Rafael detectives believe a gunman who beat a gas station clerk yesterday is responsible for another robbery earlier in the month, according to police spokeswoman Margo Rohrbacher.

On Feb. 14 at 1:30 p.m., Gateway Gas on Northgate Drive was robbed by a lone gunman who displayed a handgun to the cashier, demanded cash and escaped on foot.

The cashier described the suspect as a tall, thin male, 20 to 30 years old, with a light mustache and facial stubble.  He wore a black baseball cap with a “New Era” foil sticker on the bill and a black hooded sweatshirt.  The suspect can be seen in the video to the right.

On Feb. 28 at 11:00 a.m. the suspect depicted in the sketch entered the Union 76 Gas Station on Del Presidio Way, threatened the clerk with a handgun and demanded cash.  The suspect struck the clerk in the head with the gun and then fled. 

The clerk was treated at the hospital for his wounds and later released. 

The suspect was a white male, 20s to mid 30s, 6 feet to 6 foot 6 inches with a slender to medium build.  He had shoulder length blond hair held back in a braided pony tail and facial stubble.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call San Rafael Police 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.

Information can also be provided by using the SRPD Silent Witness tip form available at http://www.srpd.org/tips.