San Jose gunpoint robbery caught on camera

Police in San Jose released surveillance photos of a man who robbed a market earlier this year in hopes that someone will recognize him and turn him in. Police in San Jose released surveillance photos of a man who robbed a market earlier this year in hopes that someone will recognize him and turn him in. Photo: Courtesy / San Jose Police Department Photo: Courtesy / San Jose Police Department Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close San Jose gunpoint robbery caught on camera 1 / 3 Back to Gallery

San Jose police investigators are hoping surveillance images of a robbery suspect will help them identify the man who held up a store at gunpoint earlier this year, officials said Monday.

Just after 11 p.m. on March 29, a man and a woman entered Rose Market on East Santa Clara Street near 26th Street, police said.

The pair browsed briefly before leaving, but the man returned alone a few minutes later with a handgun and demanded money from the clerk, police said. Once he got the cash, he fled, getting into a black or gray 4-door sedan, officials said.

The man was described as 18 to 21 years old, weighing approximately 200 pounds with short brown hair. He was wearing jeans, a white T-shirt and a red hooded jacket. The woman was described as 18 to 21, with a heavy build and long brown hair. She was wearing a black jacket, officials said.

Police encouraged anyone who recognizes either of the suspects to call (408) 277-4166.

Kale Williams is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: kwilliams@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @sfkale