SEATTLE — Police are searching for a group of people suspected of a string of armed robberies in south Seattle that occurred early Friday morning.
The suspects wore face masks and robbed convenience stores and gas stations around Georgetown, Rainier Valley, High Point and West Seattle neighborhoods, according to Seattle police. During each robbery, they displayed weapons and, in some incidents, demanded money.
No injuries were reported during the robberies, which also involved stolen merchandise.
Police later found a blue Kia sedan they believe was connected to the robberies at 16th Avenue South and East Marginal Way South. A witness told police the vehicle was driving erratically before hitting a curb. The vehicle was stolen, according to police.
The robberies occurred at:
- 5:25 a.m., in the 7200 block of East Marginal Way South
- 5:37 a.m., in the 2800 block of Rainier Avenue South
- 6:40 a.m., in the 7500 block of 35th Avenue Southwest
- 6:50 a.m., in the 4500 block of Fauntleroy Way
The police department's Robbery Unit detectives are leading the investigation.
If anyone has information, they are asked to contact the Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000.
