San Diego

Woman With a Hammer Robs Southcrest Bookstore

A woman with a hammer robbed a Southcrest bookstore Tuesday afternoon, confirmed police.

The incident occurred at 2:48 p.m. on the 1400 block of S 43rd Street near Gamma Street, said SDPD officers.

Police said the woman entered the Libreria Montesion bookstore, threatened the clerk with a hammer and made a demand. 

She then ran away from the store.

It is unknown what was stolen.

The suspect was described as 17 to 18-years-old, weighing around 130 pounds with black hair that was tied back in a ponytail. She was wearing a black hoodie and black pants.

Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at (888)580-8477.

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