Bastrop, Tx–Feb. 28 was Michael Blake’s first day on the job as Bastrop police chief, but before it was over he received rather a rude welcome. About 10:30 p.m. a pair of robbers hit a popular downtown convenience store and sped away in a dark colored sedan.
This week city police are still seeking the public’s help in identifying the two stick up men, one of whom brandished a black handgun during the heist.
The local newspaper said it was the fifth robbery in less than three years at the All Star convenience store and gasoline station at 902 Chestnut St.
Both robbers were wearing dark clothing, and one of them had a red bandana over his face.
Anyone with knowledge of the incident is asked to call police investigators at 332-8600 or CrimeStoppers at 836-930-8477.