Public Safety Blotter Articles

Police Investigate Robbery

Date: May 15, 2019
Incident Type: Robbery
Location: Zone 4
Summary:

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Whole Foods Market on the 5800 block of Centre Avenue around 9:30 a.m.

Per the initial investigation, a male suspect approached a cashier and handed over a note that demanded money. Upon receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect walked out of the store.

No weapon was seen. There were no reported injuries. 

The suspect is described as 60 to 65 years old, 6'1" tall, around 200 pounds with a salt and pepper colored beard. He was wearing a hat with "Grays" written on it, a maroon long-sleeve shirt, gray sweatpants, and brown work boots.

Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to call Robbery detectives at (412) 323-7800.


Reporting PIO:
Alicia George

2019-05-15
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov