Police Seek Man in Greeley Shell Armed Robbery

Greeley police are asking the public to help identify a man suspected of robbing a Shell gas station at gunpoint, or with a claimed weapon, on November 3.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Property Crime

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Greeley police are asking the public to help identify a man who allegedly claimed to have a weapon and robbed a Shell station on November 3. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

An adult man entered a Shell gas station near 35th Avenue and West 10th Street in Greeley around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, indicated he had a weapon, demanded cash from the register, and fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. Police publicly requested help identifying him on November 5.

Why it matters

The robbery involved a claimed weapon and an employee-facing demand for cash at a busy retail location, raising concerns about safety for workers and customers in Greeley. Public tips are central to identifying the suspect, as detectives are still pursuing several leads.

The suspect remains at large and has not been identified, and detectives are pursuing several investigative leads. Once identified and apprehended, he faces potential charges including aggravated robbery, menacing, and theft.

The players

Greeley Police Department

The municipal police agency serving Greeley, Colorado, which is investigating the robbery and seeking public assistance.

Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers

A regional anonymous tip program that accepts information about crimes in the Northern Colorado area, including this case.

The details

The man entered the Shell station, claimed to have a weapon, and demanded cash from the register before fleeing south around the building and then east toward an alley. He is described as a light-skinned Hispanic male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and work boots.

Timeline

  1. Tuesday, November 3, around 6:15 p.m.: the armed robbery occurred at the Shell station.

  2. November 5: Greeley police publicly requested help identifying the suspect.

Legal Context

Public tip programs such as Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers serve as an anonymous channel that police rely on when suspects are not yet identified in armed robberies. This case follows that pattern by directing residents with information to submit it anonymously at 800-222-8477.

Residents and workers near 35th Avenue and West 10th Street may notice increased police attention in the area while detectives follow up on leads. Anyone with information can submit an anonymous tip through Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

The takeaway

Store clerks and customers who witness a suspicious robbery should note clothing, height, and direction of travel, as these details help police narrow leads quickly. Anonymous reporting through a crime tip line protects witnesses while getting information to investigators.

Further reading

For more on similar cases, browse Property Crime coverage.