Crime Stoppers of San Antonio is asking for the public’s help tracking down four people accused of pulling off an armed robbery at a Southwest Side vape shop in the middle of the night. The early-morning holdup left a store employee rattled and investigators eager for any video or tips that might crack the case.
What Investigators Say Happened
According to News 4 San Antonio, the robbery unfolded around 3:18 a.m. on July 15 at Smoke Tokes Vape Shop, located at 6038 Old Pearsall Road. Police say four suspects walked into the business, pointed a gun at a 31-year-old clerk, grabbed merchandise and then took off.
Tips, Anonymity And A Cash Reward
Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information that leads to felony arrests in the case. Tips can be made anonymously through the P3 Tips app or by phone. As noted by Crime Stoppers of San Antonio, callers can reach the tip line at (210) 224-STOP (210-224-7867).
Vape Shops On Edge Across San Antonio
Smoke and vape shops have not had a quiet year in San Antonio. Robberies and attempted robberies at similar businesses have cropped up around the city, and in May, police arrested a suspect in a South Side dispensary robbery after an anonymous tip, according to KSAT. Store owners and investigators say that clear surveillance footage and quick sharing of video with police often help turn anonymous tips into arrests.
How To Help If You Know Something
Anyone who was near Old Pearsall Road on July 15 or who recognizes someone in the Crime Stoppers images is urged to submit a tip through the P3 Tips app or call Crime Stoppers at (210) 224-STOP. For non-emergency matters, the San Antonio Police Department lists its main non-emergency line as 210-207-7273 on the City of San Antonio website.
