SALINAS HARDWARE STORE ROBBERY 10-22-10 08:30 a.v.
Police in Salinas are searching for an armed gunman who robbed an area hardware store last night. Police say the clerk at the Main Street Ace Hardware was approached just after 7 p.m. by a suspect who had his face covered and was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. The suspect demanded money and pointed a handgun at the clerk. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the anonymous crime tip line at 1-800-78-crime.