Police Searching For Suspect in Armed Robbery

Detectives from the Gilroy Police Department are working to track down a man who is suspected of robbing a check-cashing business Wednesday morning, according to police spokesman, Sgt. Chad Gallacinao. 

The man had brandished a “stabbing instrument” while confronting a clerk of Advance America at 8401 Church St., fleeing the scene with an undisclosed amount of money, the spokesman said. Police received a 911 call reporting the incident at 10:18 a.m.

The suspect also fled with the weapon, which has not been recovered, said Gallacinao.

Police describe the suspect as a man who was wearing a beanie hat, black hooded sweatshirt, faded blue jeans and gloves. 

Those with information about the crime can call Gilroy police at at 408-846-0350. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call the WeTip line at 800-782-7463