Police in Hammond, Indiana, are searching for a man who they believe is responsible for a string of armed robberies at businesses last week.
At about 8:20 p.m. Thursday, police were called to Discount Liquors, located at 7448 Columbia, for a report of a robbery and shooting. The suspect, described as a black man wearing a gray or red sweatshirt and black pants, had entered the store carrying a handgun and demanded money, police said. He then shot a female clerk once in the neck and chest before fleeing. No money was taken, police said.
The next day, police were called to Anthony's Restaurant, located at 6217 Kennedy Ave., at about 8:50 p.m. and Briar Street Liquors, located at 3217 169th Street, at about 9:30 p.m. for reports of two more armed robberies. In both incidents, the suspect pulled out a handgun and demanded money from patrons and a clerk before fleeing, police said. No one was injured during these robberies.
Hammond police believe the same man is responsible for the three incidents. They are also investigating whether the man is connected to four other robberies that occurred earlier this month in Hammond.
The robberies occurred:
- On Nov. 13 at Tobacco Store, located at 1403 173rd Street
- On Nov. 13 at Gallop Gas Station, located at 6502 Kennedy Avenue
- On Nov. 14 at Witham's Gas Station, located at 2847 165th Street
- On Nov. 16 at Boost Mobile, located at 3506 165th Street
Anyone with information relating to the robberies should call detectives John Suarez or Scott Jajowka at (219) 852-2906.
