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Does the man in this gas station stickup look familiar

From Kyle Hopkins in Anchorage --

This man look familiar? Police want to hear from you.

Here's the news release from APD.

Anchorage Police need your help in identifying this robbery suspect. On May 5, 2012, at about 2:45 a.m., a lone male entered the Holiday Station located at the 1400 block of Bragaw and, at gunpoint, demanded money from the two clerks. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the robber fled the store on foot.

The suspect is described as a medium to light skinned black male, approximately 20 to 30 years of age, 6’2” to 6’4” tall, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a light gray Members Only style jacket, dark colored hoody, dark gray sweatpants, white and dark tennis shoes, dark glasses and a light colored mask covering his nose and mouth.

If you have information as to the identity of this robber, call Crime Stoppers at 561-STOP or submit your tip anonymously at www.anchoragecrimestoppers.com.

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