Deputies search for 3 in armed store robbery

Published 12:17 pm Tuesday, July 31, 2018

CHEEK — Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help in identifying three suspects in an aggravated robbery in Cheek.

The robbery happened around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 25 at the Kidd Grocery Store located at 3618 Kidd Road, Cheek, which is southwest of Beaumont city limits.

Surveillance photo of suspects in the armed robbery of a Cheek area store.

Surveillance video shows that three black males approached the store with shirts covering their faces, according to a press release from the JSCO. Two males went into the store and robbed it at gunpoint while the third male stayed at the door. One of the suspects pointed a silver semi-automatic handgun at the clerk and demanded money. Both of the inside suspects stole cash from the register. There are several photo’s that show partial faces.

A suspect in the armed robbery of a Cheek area store.

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If you have information about this crime or think that you may recognize any of the suspects, call Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS (8477). You can also make an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers by downloading the P3 Tips app on your smartphone.