Metro PCS in Victorville robbed at gunpoint Monday night

VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Employees at a Victorville Metro PCS were ordered into a backroom during an armed robbery Monday night, officials said.

Just before 8:00 pm, an unknown suspect entered the store located in the 16900 block of Bear Valley Road and brandished a modified shotgun.

According to a sheriff’s news release, “the suspect ordered the employees to give him cash and cell phones. The employees were ordered to remain in a backroom for a period of time to allow the suspect to flee the location.”

Sheriff’s officials said the suspect is described as a black male, tall with a slim build. He was last seen wearing a ski mask, dark colored sweatshirt and jeans. 

Investigators are asking anyone that may have seen or heard anything related to this case to contact the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001.

Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com. 

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