In an ironic bit of what could be seen as life imitating video games, a local GameStop was robbed at gunpoint Sept. 15 around 11:32 a.m.
According to a Sacramento County Sheriff's report, a white male, aged somewhere between 30 and 35 entered the 6711 Madison Ave. store and waited until everyone was gone before confronting the front counter clerk.
The suspect then displayed a handgun to the employee, demanding that he hand over money. No merchandise was stolen in the process.
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The suspect received an undisclosed amount of money, exited the store and was last seen fleeing on foot. He is described as having brown hair and weighing approximately 250 pounds.
Those with information related to this case are encouraged to contact the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department at 916-874-5021.
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