La Mesa Walgreens Robbed for Prescription Medication

Police are looking for a man suspected of robbing a La Mesa pharmacy Monday.

The suspect apparently entered the Walgreens at 8766 Navajo Road and went to the pharmacy inside. Police said he then handed the pharmacist a note claiming he had a gun and demanding prescription medication.

The suspect fled the store with multiple prescription bottles, but no weapon was seen and no one was injured, according to police.

Police described the suspect as a man in his 20's wearing sunglasses, a long sleeve shirt and jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the San Diego Police Department Robbery Division at (619) 531-2299.

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