Crime & Safety

Boise Police Look For Midnight Robbery Suspect

The Boise Police Department is asking for the public's assistance to find a suspect involved in a robbery early this morning.

This photo was captured on the store's surveillance camera.
This photo was captured on the store's surveillance camera. (Boise Police Department)

BOISE, ID—Just after midnight, Boise Police officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at a business near W. State Street and N. Horseshoe Bend Road. The suspect pointed a gun at the victim working at the store and demanded money. The suspect also struck the victim with another object, causing minor injuries to the victim, before fleeing the scene. Police immediately searched the area and worked to find additional witnesses. Officers were unable to find the suspect but evidence suggests the suspect ran north of State Street and along Utahna Road. Boise Police Violent Crime Unit detectives are now investigating and ask anyone with information to call police.

Suspect Description: The suspect is described as a white man in his early 20’s, about 5’7”/5’8”, thin build, wearing a black “hoodie”, baggie dark pants, maroon backpack, black shoes with white soles, white/gray colored rag hanging from his left front pants pocket, yellow sunglasses and a green COVID face mask.

Contact Police: Anyone with information is asked to call dispatch at 208-377-6790 or Crime Stoppers: at 208-343-COPS (2677), www.343COPS.com, or leave a tip using the “P3 Tips” app for your mobile device.

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