Suspected Serial Robber in Albany!? How To Help Police Stop Him!

Albany Police need your help in identifying a suspect they believe to be a serial robber responsible for numerous holdups at stores around the city.

What Happened Saturday Night?

Originally posted on the City of Albany Police Department Facebook page, a surveillance video still of the male suspect was shown from a prominently located, popular downtown Sunoco from Saturday night, June 25. Officers say they were called to the gas station for an attempted robbery. The man in the picture is wearing a grey Adidas hooded sweatshirt and a balaclava that obscures most of his face.

The attempted robber is pictured in the security tape carrying a pistol. Staff of the Broadway Sunoco say the would-be thief accosted them at the register with the handgun and demanded money. The incident occurred around 9:30p.

Which Sunoco Was Targeted?

The Sunoco where the man tried to strike is the location at 975 Broadway – just about two and a half blocks from the Palace Theatre.

The suspect in question did not receive any money and escaped the store empty handed. Albany PD says he matches the description of a man they’ve been looking for in conjunction with several other similar robberies in recent weeks.

Do You Know This Man?

The search for the suspect continues this week. Anyone who has information can call the Albany Police Detective Division at 518-462-8039 or submit an anonymous tip to Capital Region Crime Stoppers. Tips can be turned in via their website or the P3 Tips app.