Police release sketch of robbery suspect
Police on Wednesday released a sketch of a man wanted in connection with the armed robbery of a 17-year-old boy in downtown Palo Alto last weekend.
The victim was walking and talking on his cellphone at Lytton Avenue and Kipling Street about 11:15 p.m. Saturday, when three men in their 20s approached him and demanded his cellphone, according to police.
When the victim refused, a member of the trio pointed a handgun at him and told him to get on the ground, police said. The victim refused again and the gunman allegedly punched him in the head.
The victim then laid down and the suspects went through his pockets, ultimately taking his phone and cash, according to police.
The suspects got into a waiting black sedan and drove away southbound on Kipling toward University Avenue.
The victim described the gunman as Latino and about 5 feet 10 inches tall with a thin build. He had long hair and was last seen wearing a red Polo brand cap and a black zippered sweatshirt over a white shirt.
A second suspect was also described as Latino. He is 5 feet 7 inches tall, had a short fade-type haircut andwas last seen wearing a black T-shirt and blue jeans, according to police.
Police said the victim was unable to provide descriptions of the third suspect and the driver of the getaway car.
Anyone with information about the armed robbery can contact Palo Alto police at 650-329-2413. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call or text 650383- 8984 or email paloalto@tipnow.org.