VIDEO: Man pepper sprays T-Mobile employees, steals $8,000 worth of merchandise

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
VIDEO: Man pepper sprays T-Mobile employees, steals $8,000 worth of merchandise
(Video Courtesy: Fresno Police Department)

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Police released surveillance video of a robbery at a T-Mobile store in Southeast Fresno.

It happened last month.

Investigators say the suspect walked into the business on Tulare Avenue and First Street disguised as a woman, wearing a dark red dress and a black wig.

In the surveillance video, you can see him walk up to three employees and spray them in the face with pepper spray.

As they ran to the back of the store, the man grabbed about $8,000 worth of merchandise.

He also used pruning shears to cut through security wires attached to several Samsung and Apple phones.

Officers believe the man is in his 30's. He also has a tattoo above his right ankle.

If you have information about this case, you are urged to contact Valley Crime Stoppers. You could be eligible to receive a cash reward if you provide information anonymously that leads to an arrest. To leave a tip, call 888-498-7867, or fill out the form at ABC30.com/CrimeStoppers.