Lone suspect robs food store
Grand Prairie police are investigating the Wednesday night robbery of the Handy Food Store located at 2401 Dalworth St.
A store employee told police that he was sweeping the store about 8:25 p.m. when he was approached by a lone suspect that displayed a revolver, shoved him towards the cash register, and demanded money.
Two other store employees near the register were made to fill a bag with the money. After the suspect was given the money he told the employees, “thank you for your cooperation.” He then fled the store on foot to the southeast towards the Vista Verde apartments.
Store employees described the suspect as:
- Black male
- 23 – 25 years old
- 5’03” – 5’05”
- 130 – 140 pounds
- Wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, sunglasses, and dark pants
Police are reviewing the store’s surveillance video.
Anyone with information about the robbery should call the Grand Prairie Police at 972-237-8790 or call Grand Prairie Crime Stoppers at 972-988-TIPS.
