SAN ANTONIO — Police are searching for a suspect who robbed the Culebra Meat Market No. 3 Saturday night.
SAPD responded to a robbery in progress around 10 p.m. to Culebra Meat Market #3 located at 6000 Old Pearsall Rd.
Witnesses told police the suspect entered the market through the back door, possibly using a door code to get inside. He pointed his gun at several victims before grabbing the register and running out the door. Police say he got away with an unknown amount of cash, as well as the register.
Officers checked the cameras and found the man was all covered up when robbing the store. The suspect fled from the store on foot after the robbery.
Officials searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. Police say it is unclear if the man had a getaway car waiting or if he remained on foot.
There are no cameras located at the back of the store.
No injuries were reported and no other details were provided.
Police are actively investigating.
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