The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Wolfforth Police Department are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a convenience store robbery. The Texas Rangers are assisting in the investigation.
At approximately 3:30 p.m. on July 31, a robbery occurred at the Rip Griffin Travel Center Valero convenience store at 701 Dowden Ave. in Wolfforth. During the robbery, the suspect pulled out a black revolver handgun and demanded all the cash in the register. The suspect then fled east on a motorcycle toward Lubbock with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic or white male with a dark complexion, medium build, with dark hair. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt with a phrase printed on the front, blue jeans, black sunglasses and white shoes. The motorcycle was black with Ape Hanger-style handlebars and a back rest.
Investigators believe the suspect may be in transit through the area. If you have any information about this crime or recognize the suspect, please call the Wolfforth Police Department tip line at 806-855-4171 or the Texas Rangers at 806-740-8701.
(News release from the Texas DPS in Lubbock)
