Reward offered for armed robbery suspect

PHOENIX - Police are searching for a suspect who pointed a gun at a fast food worker's head right in front of a child.

According to Silent Witness spokesperson Sgt. James Rothschild, the male suspect entered a Jack in the Box restaurant near 99th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road.

They say he pressed a handgun against a store worker's head, saying he wanted cash.

Police say a child was standing at the counter when the armed robbery unfolded.

The victim turned over the money, and the man fired off a round at the cash register and then fled the scene.

The suspect is described as a white man, about six feet three inches tall, weighing 180 pounds with a blue bandana over his face, a black T-shirt and black & gray & white camouflage pants and black combat boots.

His left hand and mid forearm were covered with a white glove. the suspect was armed with a handgun.

Anyone with information is asked to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS. There is a cash reward involved and you can remain anonymous.