A man armed with a gun walked into the Walmart at 8315 FM 78 in Converse around 7 a.m. Friday, grabbed a money bag full of cash from an employee, and took off on foot toward a nearby apartment complex. Police say the loss totaled approximately $1,900, and the search for the suspect is now underway.
According to KSAT, the Converse Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying the man accused of the robbery. The employee reportedly handed over the money bag to the suspect during the encounter, though police have not released details about how the confrontation unfolded beyond the use of the firearm.
The employee was not injured in the incident, according to kens5.com. Investigators say the suspect then ran from the scene on foot, heading toward the Converse Ranch Apartments on Crestway Drive, just blocks from the store.
What Police Still Don't Know
Police have released an image of the suspect. It also remains unclear whether the firearm used in the robbery has been recovered or whether investigators have identified a person of interest. The case is still active, and detectives have not indicated any imminent arrest.
Converse police are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information about the robbery to contact Detective J. Avilez at 210-988-1514 or by email at [email protected]. Tipsters should reference case number 26003484 when calling. Police have also stressed that members of the public should not approach the suspect under any circumstances.
The robbery took place at the Walmart on FM 78, and the suspect ran toward apartments on Crestway Drive as officers continue working to track down the armed robber before he strikes again.
