An arrest warrant has been issued for a 28-year-old man charged with robbing a 7-Eleven store in Tacoma two months ago.
Anthony Walton has been charged with first-degree robbery in the May 17 holdup of the store on South Oakes Street.
Police said the robber pointed a gun at the clerk and demanded money before running away. Walton was identified as a suspect using a palm print left inside the front door and surveillance footage, which showed the robber wearing a distinctive Adidas shoe.
Walton is known to frequent the Tacoma, Federal Way and Des Moines areas. Tacoma-Pierce County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.
Walton is described as 6 feet 1 with black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information is asked to call 253-591-5959. Callers can remain anonymous.
stacia.glenn@ thenewstribune.com
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