Suspect sought in 7-Eleven robbery in south Merced, police say

Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a 7-Eleven in south Merced early Friday morning.

Officers responded to the 2255 E Gerard Ave. location at 4:32 a.m., according to a news release. The store clerk said the robber entered and demanded all of the cash from the register. The clerk complied and the robber fled the area with $180 before officers arrived at the scene.

The suspect has been described as a Hispanic man in his 30s, with brown hair, brown eyes, approximately 5-feet-8-inches tall, weighing around 140 pounds, according to the release.

He was wearing a hooded Raiders sweatshirt and a brown hat .

Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Officer M. Richter at 209-385-6905 or by email at richterm@cityofmerced.org.

You can also call the department’s anonymous non-emergency tipline at (209) 385-4725