San Bruno store robbed by suspect with semi-automatic handgun

SAN BRUNO (BCN)— A suspect robbed a convenience store with a semi-automatic handgun early Wednesday morning in San Bruno, police said.
   
Officers responded at 12:35 a.m. to an ampm store at 1799 El Camino Real on a report of an armed robbery.
   
Officers learned that a male suspect described as Hispanic, thin and 5 feet 7 inches tall went inside the store and demanded money after brandishing a gun, according to police.

The suspect ran north from the store after receiving the money.
   
Officers searched the area near the store but could not find the suspect, police said.
   
The suspect was said to be wearing a bulky black hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and a ski mask over his face.
   
Anyone with information about the incident is being asked to contact San Bruno police at (650) 616-7100 or by email at sbpdtipline@sanbruno.ca.gov. Information can be left anonymously.