Local business robbed at gunpoint, suspect jailed

On Monday, March 25, 2019 at 3:04 p.m., the San Marcos Police Department responded to Planet K at 910 North IH-35 for a report of an aggravated robbery.

Witnesses informed police that the store was robbed at gunpoint by a Hispanic male wearing a dark hoodie, dark pants, and a dark bandana over his face. The suspect fled the business prior to officers arriving on scene. 

Officers in the area began a search for the suspect, while initial responding officers interviewed witnesses at the business. During the investigation, officers learned the suspect may have fled in a tan color suburban. Police searched the area and were able to locate a vehicle matching the described vehicle in the 800 block of Sturgeon.