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Police Searching For Elk Grove Gas Station Robber

ELK GROVE (CBS13) - Police in Elk Grove are asking for the public's help to bring an armed robber to justice.

On December 1, 2011 Jou Lee, 32, walked into the Shell gas station at 9100 Harbour Point Drive, got a soda and walked up to the cashier to pay, according to Elk Grove Police Dept. When the cashier opened the register, Lee pulled out a gun and demanded the money. The cashier handed over the money and Lee left on foot.

Lee is described as Asian, 5-foot-six, 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. The gun he was carrying is described as a silver/black semi-automatic handgun.

Police obtained a $750,000 warrant for Lee's arrest. He has two other active felony arrest warrants.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Hou Lee is asked to call the Elk Grove Police Department Detective Bureau at (916) 478-8060 or Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP (4357). Callers to Crime Alert can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00. Tips can also be sent via SMS text message by entering CRIMES (274637) on a cell phone, followed by Tip732 (agency identification number) and the message.

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