Police search for suspects in outlet mall robbery

TULALIP — A reward of up to $3,500 is being offered for information about a May 27 robbery at the Seattle Premium Outlets and police today released information about the suspects.

The robbery happened about 7 a.m. at the Coach store before it opened, Tulalip Tribal Deputy Police Chief Carlos Echevarria said. Someone rang the bell for the delivery door at the back of the store.

When the manager opened the door, two masked and armed men rushed in, according to police. One had a handgun and the other had a rifle.

The robbers used plastic ties to bind the two employee’s hands, grabbed an undisclosed amount of cash and fled.

One woman was able to free her hands after about 10 minutes and called 911, Echevarria said. No one was injured.

The first suspect is described as white, in his late teens to early 20s. He is about 5 foot, 7 inches, to 5 foot, 10 inches tall with a medium build. He was wearing blue jeans with a dark coat that may have had a hood. His face was covered with a mask. Police believe the man was armed with a silver-and-black semi-automatic handgun.

The second suspect also is described as white and about the same age. He is believed to be taller and thinner and was wearing a tan or beige-colored trench coat with dark pants or jeans and black boots. He also wore a mask and was armed with a rifle.

Tulalip Police detectives are trying to identify and locate a white 1998-2000 Honda Accord sedan that was seen in the area at the time of the robbery.

The cash reward is being offered in exchange for information that leads to an arrest. Call the Tulalip Police Department at 360-716-5961 or 360-651-4608.

SOURCE: HeraldNet by Jackson Holtz