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Reward offered for suspect in at least 16 robberies

Feb 4, 2013, 1:38 PM | Updated: 1:39 pm

Phoenix police and Silent Witness are offering up to a $2,000 reward for information on a man who is suspected of robbing at least 16 Valley pharmacies.

The suspect usually approaches the pharmacy counter, displays a handgun and presents a note that demands oxycodone. He then flees the area.

The suspect has robbed at numerous locations in Phoenix and Chandler between Nov. 12, 2012 and Jan. 31, 2013.

The suspect is described as being a Hispanic male between 19 and 35 years of age. He is about 5-foot-5 and weighs between 140 and 180 lbs. He usually wears a hoodie, baseball cap and sunglasses. He has a heavy Hispanic accent.

Anyone with information on the suspect or robberies is asked to contact Silent Witness at (480) WITNESS.

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Reward offered for suspect in at least 16 robberies