Copperas Cove Police Investigating Two Thursday Night Armed Robberies
Police in Copperas Cove are investigating after two convenience stores were robbed at gunpoint within the span of twelve minutes.
The first robbery occurred at the 7-Eleven at 2124 E Hwy 190 around 10:48 PM. The second took place at the Mickey's Convenience Store at 1306 Georgetown Road around 11:00 PM.
In both cases, employees told police that a man entered the store with a gun, demanded money, then fled on foot.
No injuries were reported.
The suspect was described as a black man of slender build, standing approximately 6'00", and wearing a black ski mask, black windbreaker, black pants, black shoes, black gloves, and carrying a black backpack.
Anyone who may have information about these robberies is urged to contact Copperas Cove Crime Stoppers at (254) 547-1111 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.