Police inspect Verizon shop on Palm Avenue robbed by a gunman.
Police inspect Verizon shop on Palm Avenue robbed by a gunman. Image via OnScene TV

A man in a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt robbed an Egger Highlands cellphone store Monday, authorities reported.

The thief, who appeared to be in his 30s, approached a clerk at the Verizon shop in the 1500 block of Palm Avenue and presented a demand note about 10:30 a.m., according to San Diego police.

The written message instructed the worker to hand over “all of the cellphones” and included a statement indicating that the bandit was armed with a gun, said Officer Tony Martinez.

After the victim gave him several mobile phones, the robber left the store and fled in an unknown direction.

Clerk gave up several mobile phones to robber at this Verizon store.
Clerk gave up several mobile phones to robber at this Verizon store. Image via OnScene TV

— City News Service