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Surveillance video shows armed suspect robbing North Texas vape store

The video shows the suspect pulling out a black handgun, racking it and demanding the money from the register while pointing the weapon at the employee.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Investigators are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect caught on camera robbing a vape store, according to the Fort Worth Police Department.

On Tuesday around 11:30 p.m., a suspect entered Vape City at 6435 McCart Ave. in Fort Worth. Surveillance video released by police shows the suspect's interaction with the store's employee.

The suspect waited until other customers left the store and approached the register, police say. Instead of paying for the merchandise, the suspect pulled out a black handgun, racked it and demanded the money from the register while pointing the weapon at the employee. The suspect then ran away into a nearby neighborhood, according to police.

The suspect is a Hispanic male, between 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet and 8 inches tall, wearing a black hoody and pants. He is wanted for Aggravated Robbery and the report number is #240033619.

Anyone with information about the suspect can call Detective Willingham at 817-392-4115. Tipsters can also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers of Tarrant County at 817-469-8477.

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