Armed robbery in parking lot by Winco on Friday night

Elk Grove responded to the call of an armed robbery outside of Winco on Friday night around 10:40 pm. A victim was walking to his car when an older black, 4 door sedan pulled up. A man got out of the car and asked the victim a question, then pulled out a gun and pointed it at the victim asking for his property. The suspect then removed the victim’s property while holding him at gunpoint.

The suspect then got back into the car being driven by a black female wearing a pink hat. The male suspect was described as a black male in his 20’s wearing a grey sweatshirt and light colored jeans. The victim was no injured in the robbery.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Elk Grove Police Department Detective Bureau at (916) 478-8060 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357). Callers to Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00. Tips can also be sent via SMS text message by entering CRIMES (274637) on a cell phone, followed by Tip732 (agency identification number) and the message.