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Armed robber holds up customer at Pleasanton gas station on Santa Rita Road  

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A man with a gun held up a customer at the Shell Gas Station in the 6000 block of Santa Rita Road last night, taking his watch, wallet, Louis Vuitton shoes and other valuables. Pleasanton police were called to the scene at 9:47 p.m., according to a press release.

The victim was filling his tires with air when he was approached by an unidentified male who pointed a small silver handgun, possibly a revolver, and said something to the effect of, "Give me your stuff or I will shoot you."

The suspect stole the victim's watch, wallet, iPhone, Louis Vuitton shoes and belt, and a 49er bag containing a No. 84 Randy Moss jersey and a 49er jacket,police said.

The iPhone was located a short distance away from the crime scene.

The suspect got into mid 2000's, two door, Silver Acura CL with a California plate, driven by an unknown female, and fled eastbound on Pimlico Drive and is still outstanding. The victim sustained no injuries.

The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male, 23-28 years old, 5 feet 10 inches, 130-140 pounds, with brown eyes, unknown color hair, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, with black baseball cap underneath, and blue jeans. He had a dark tattoo, possibly an animal print on the left side of his neck and several days' worth of facial hair.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Pleasanton Police Department at 931-5100.

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