<p><strong>PALO ALTO, CA</strong> <strong>–</strong> A suspect robbed the 7-Eleven convenience store in the Midtown neighborhood late Monday night. The clerk sustained minor injuries, and the suspect is at large.</p>
<p>On Monday, July 1, 2024, at about 11:54 p.m., the Palo Alto 24-hour dispatch center received a call from the clerk of the 7-Eleven convenience store at 708 Colorado Avenue reporting the store had just been robbed. Officers arrived on scene shortly thereafter but were not able to locate the suspect.</p>
<p>The investigation revealed that the suspect entered the store, selected a package of candy, and approached the register. The suspect then brandished a handgun and demanded money. When the clerk, a male in his thirties, refused, the suspect struck the victim in the face. The suspect fled on foot eastbound on Colorado Avenue.</p>
<p>The victim described the suspect as a Hispanic male in his late teens or early twenties, with a short to medium stature and a medium build. He was wearing all black clothing, a black face covering, and blue surgical gloves.</p>
<p>The victim sustained a minor injury to his face. He declined medical attention at the scene.</p>
<p>Police are actively investigating this case. There have been no similar incidents in Palo Alto recently.</p>
<p>Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call our 24-hour dispatch center at <a href="tel:650-329-2413">(</a><a href="tel:650-329-2413">650) 329-2413</a>. Anonymous tips can be e-mailed to <a href="mailto:paloalto@tipnow.org">paloalto@tipnow.org</a> or sent via text message or voice mail to <a href="tel:650-383-8984">(</a><a href="tel:650-383-8984">650) 383-8984</a>.</p>

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