Expert Tire Robbed, Suspect Fires Shot
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Posted: 10:46 PM May 14, 2008
Expert Tire Robbed, Suspect Fires Shot
Topeka Police say a man held up the Expert Tire store at SW 21st and Fairlawn Wednesday evening. They say he fired a shot at a worker who tried to chase him. No one was hurt.
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Topeka Police are searching for a man who robbed a tire store then shot at a witness.

Police say the robbery happened at Expert Tire at SW 21st and Wanamaker just after 5 pm Wednesday.

They say a black man about six-feet tall, weighing 145 pounds, robbed the store. They say an employee chased after him, even trying to scale a fence to keep up. Police say that's when the suspect turned and fired a shot. The bullet missed the worker.

Police say the suspect jumped into a waiting car that is white or light colored and an out of state tag, 617 PYY.

Anyone with information should call Crimestoppers at (785) 234-0007.


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Posted by: Big Rat Location: Topeka on May 15, 2008 at 10:26 AM

I bet you a million bucks youcan't Expert Tires at 21st & Wanamaker. Crazy news
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Posted by: Ted Location: Tapuka on May 15, 2008 at 06:27 AM

Glad the people at Expert Tire are OK.
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