CRIME INFORMATION BULLETIN  

SCOTTSDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT  8401 E INDIAN SCHOOL R  DSCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251 

Date: 06/23/10 

 

Crime Analysis Unit Mike Winslow – Crime Analysis Technician  

(480) 312­8276  mwinslow@scottsdaleaz.gov 

 

“SNEEZY” BANDIT ROBBERY SERIES 

OVERVIEW:  

♦ y occurring at Drug Stores Since March 21, 2010 there have been 6 robberies and 1 attempted robberthroughout the valley where a female demands oxycontin and oxyc

♦ odone narcotics. 

Mesa, Gilbert, Phoenix and Scottsdale, all have reported incidents. S OPERANDI:MODU    

♦ The unknown female suspect enters the store during business hours and hands a note to the pharmacist demanding oxycontin and oxycodone in various milligrams and strengths. 

♦  In all of the incidents, the female suspect holds a cloth, paper towel, or hands to her face consistent withsomeone who is sneezing or is blowing their nose. 

♦ es In the Gilbert incident, the victim stated the suspect was sneezing frequently and asked about allergibefore presenting the demand note.  

♦ In most of the incidents, the suspect apologizes and mentions that she is being forced to commit the robbery, or that there are armed people in the store to insure compliance.  The suspect also requests not to call the police for 5‐10 minutes after she leaves.  At this time, no other suspects or weapons have been seen on surveillance video. CT / INVESTIGATIVE LEAD / VEHICLE INFORMATION:SUSPE   

♦  Surveillance photos (see next 2 pages) and witness statements describe the suspect as a W/F,  18‐25 years old, 5’5”‐5’7”, thin build, 100‐125lbs, blue or green eyes, blonde hair or brown wig, wearing a black long sleeve shirt (hooded in 2 incidents), black sweatpants, and tennis shoes.  In the incident on 06/14 the victim stated the suspect had a red rash on the back of her neck. 

♦ é In the Gilbert incident (DR # 10‐xxxx) the suspect was seen entering the rear seat of a Gray Mazda Protéghatchback driven by a W/M with short hair. 

♦ A possible accomplice was seen in the Phoenix on 06/14 (DR# 2010xxxx).  Based on surveillance photos the accomplice is a W/M, 6’01”, 200lbs, with multiple tattoos (see photos on page 3).   ORAL/PREDICTIVE ANALYSIS:TEMP  

♦ Days vary throughout the week from Saturday (1 attempt), Sunday (3 hits), Monday (2 hits), and Tuesday day and Tuesday incidents),(1 hit).  Hours range between 0837‐1130 hours (Mon  and 1158‐1627 hours 

(Sunday incidents). ♦

Confidential: For Law Enforcement Use Only

The next predicted incident in the series is between 07/03/2010 – 07/19/2010 assuming the scontinues to operate the same way as in the past. 

♦ Please see the attached list and map for details of the specific incidents included in this analysis. 

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INCIDENTS 

 

DR Number  Crime  Date  Day  Time Days 

Between Hits 

Address of Crime Address Name 

City 

2010‐xxxxx  ROBBERY  3/21/2010  SUN  1627  N/A  7000 E BASELINE RD ABC 

PHARMACY  MESA 

2010‐xxxxx  ROBBERY  4/5/2010  MON  1046  15  3600 N POWER RD ABC 

PHARMACY  MESA 

10‐xxxx  ROBBERY  5/4/2010  TUE  837  29  7900 E MCDOWELL RD ABC 

PHARMACY  SCOTTSDALE 

10‐xxxx  ROBBERY  5/23/2010  SUN  1520  19  1500 E GUADALUPE RD ABC 

PHARMACY  GILBERT 

2010‐xxxxx  ROBBERY  6/14/2010  MON  1116  22  2900 N 83RD AVE ABC 

PHARMACY  PHOENIX 

2010‐xxxxx ATTEMPTED ROBBERY  6/19/2010  SAT  1426  5  1600 N 59TH AVE 

ABC PHARMACY  PHOENIX 

2010‐xxxxx  ROBBERY  6/20/2010  SUN  1158  1  1900 S COUNTRY CLUB DR ABC 

PHARMACY  MESA 

*On average, all Drug Store locations targeted in this series are located within 1 mile or less from a major freeway. 

 SURVEILLANCE PHOTOS FROM MESA ROBBERIES (3/21/10, 4/5/10, & 6/20/10) 

 

         

Confidential: For Law Enforcement Use Only

   

SCOTTSDALE ROBBERY (5/4/10)                               GILBERT ROBBERY (5/23/10)

      

PHOENIX ROBBERY (6/14/10)

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Scottsdale Police Department"Sneezy" Bandit Robbery Series

3/21/2010 - 6/20/2010±

0 7.5 15 22.5 303.75Miles

Scottsdale Police DepartmentCrime Analysis UnitCreated by: M.Winslow #B141408/26/2010

Legend!( Robbery Location

Activity Area 1

Activity Area 2

Sequence

The next predicted incident in the series is between 07/03/2010 – 07/19/2010 assuming the suspect continues to operate the same way as in the past.

On Average, all Drug Store locations targeted in this series are located within 1 mile or less from a major freeway.