Crime & Safety
Update: Armed Robbery at Supermercado Guadalajara
Police set up a perimeter but weren't able to locate the suspect.
Updated 9:56 p.m.
Police have called off a search for a man who robbed a Union City grocery store earlier tonight.
According to the Union City Police Department, the armed robbery took place at about 8:05 p.m. at Supermercado Guadalajara, located at 33909 10th St. in the Decoto neighborhood.
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Witnesses said the suspect may have fled into a neighboring yard, said Sgt. Steve Mendez.
Police set up a perimeter and called in for helicopter support but were unable to locate the suspect, Mendez said.
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The suspect was described as a black male in his 20s, about 6-feet tall wearing dark clothing and carrying a black handgun.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Union City Police Department at 510-471-1365. Anonymous tips can also be left at 510-675- 5207 or tips@unioncity.org.
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