By reporter Steven Smalley
Just before noon today, Magnolia Voice on the scene of a robbery of the Corner Store, 2809 Thorndyke Avenue West. Neighbors were alerted to police activity including an SPD canine unit searching for a man police describe as a ?young hispanic male.? No suspect was located.
Witnesses say the perpetrator indicated a weapon by pointing it at the clerk as it poked from his jacket pocket.
Police were taking fingerprints. The distraught owner declined a request for an interview.
Reminder: The initial meeting for private security patrols in Magnolia is tomorrow (Saturday) at the United Church of Christ, 3555 West McGraw Street. Meeting starts at noon. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.