2 Sought In String Of Tacoma Armed Robberies

PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The Tacoma Police Department is looking for tips to help identify two suspects in a spate of armed robberies targeting area smoke shops. The department shared surveillance images of the suspects Tuesday and said the pair wore similar clothing and brandished a short-barreled rifle in each of the incidents.

Three of the robberies were reported on Monday alone. In one case, police said the suspects attempted to rob a victim using an ATM .

Police said both men should are considered armed and dangerous, and anyone with information that can help identify them is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Here are the locations and times of recent armed robberies associated with the suspects:

• February 14, 1:28 p.m. – 9300 block of South Steele Street
• February 16, 5:42 p.m. – 800 72 Street East (PCSO)
• February 18, 12:11 p.m. – 8800 block of Pacific Avenue
• February 18, 12:51 p.m. – 1100 block of 112 Street South (PCSO)
• February 20, 10:44 a.m. – 3600 block of 6 Avenue
• February 20, 1:16 p.m. – 4700 block of South Oakes Street
• February 20, 1:41 p.m. – 5000 block of South 56 Street