Suspect sought in 2 robberies, attempted robbery

Police are looking for a man believed to be responsible for two robberies and another attempted hold-up in less than an hour Friday morning.

The robber, who is described as a black man about 5-foot-6 and weighing 130 pounds, held up the E-Z Mart at 11724 Rainwood just after 4:30 a.m. and the Exxon Zimmerman's at 5223 S. University Ave. just before 4 a.m., displaying a handgun in both crimes.

A man with the same description tried to rob the La Quinta on Fair Park around 4:15 a.m., though employees locked the door before he could enter, police said.

The robber was wearing a black ski mask, a navy pullover and faded jeans.

No arrests have been made.

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