Dec 31, 2024

Armed robbery: Suspect took cash, electronics from Kan. cell phone store

Posted Dec 31, 2024 5:55 PM
Security camera image Hutchinson Police Department
Security camera image Hutchinson Police Department

RENO COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating an armed robbery in Hutchinson and asking for help to identify and locate a suspect.

Just before 5p.m. Monday, police were dispatched to an armed robbery at Selectel Wireless, 1500 E 11th Avenue in Hutchinson, according to a media release from police.

A man wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, a dark face covering,  sunglasses and carrying a black backpack  entered the store, brandished a dark colored handgun and demanded money and various electronic items from the store clerk. Approximately $900 cash was taken along with several electronic items including 2 sets of AirPods, and a bluetooth speaker.

If you have information related to this case, please contact the Hutchinson Police Department at 620-694-2816, Crimestoppers of Reno County at 800-222-TIPS, your local law enforcement agency, or use the P3Tips App on your smartphone.