Detectives Looking for Armed Robber Who Hit UPS Store

A man armed with a handgun made off with $150 from the UPS store at 466 Foothill Blvd. Tuesday, authorities said. 

The suspect perused the store, then put a package of highlighters and envelopes on the counter, as if he was going to make a purchase, said Lt. Angela Shepherd of the The man reached into his pocket, presumably to pull out a wallet, but instead pulled a gun, pointed it at the clerk, and demanded money, she said.

The clerk complied, and the suspect fled the business, heading east on Foothill Boulevard.

The suspect is described as 6 feet tall with curly black hair, wearing a gray flannel shirt and blue jeans and carrying a black handgun. 

If you have any information about the incident you are asked to call the Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Station at 818-248-3464.