Two Seattle Convenience Stores Report Armed Robberies Within Hours

Seattle police investigating string of overnight armed robberies

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is looking into an overnight crime spree – three armed robberies, one after another – and all three reported within a half-hour of each other. The crime spree started around 12:45 a.m. Friday in West Seattle at a 7-11 on Southwest Holden Street. Police said a man dressed in black went in and said he had a gun. The clerk handed over cash, and the robber took off. Follow this link to read additional stories fro…

Two Seattle convenience stores report armed robberies within hours

Two Seattle convenience stores were reportedly robbed at gunpoint early Friday, prompting a K9 search with no suspects found, according to King County deputies.

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Police searching after two 7-Eleven robberies minutes apart

12:58 AM: Police are converging on the 16th SW/SW Holden 7-Eleven in Highland Park after a reported armed robbery. The clerk told them the robber said he had a gun and demanded register access. The description they’ve broadcast on police radio so far: White man, 20s, 5’6″, blue face mask, striped hat that says “Timberland,” black puffy jacket, black pants, possibly left on foot westbound on SW Holden. They say the clerk was not hurt. (Added: SPD…