Lubbock police are searching for a man suspected of robbing a local convenience store.

Police are searching for 30-year-old Shawn Anthony Bulson, who authorities believe robbed the 7-Eleven at 802 Avenue Q on June 9th.

According to a press release from Lubbock police, Bulson was reportedly in the process of committing a theft from the 7-Eleven, and as he was leaving with the merchandise, he assaulted a person that was trying to detain him.

The reported assault changes the incident from theft to robbery.

Bulson is described as a Hispanic male, standing 6’2”, weighing 208 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He has a tattoo below his right eye.

Bulson is known to frequent the Lubbock Faith Center at 2809 Clovis Road.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Line at 741-1000.

*Update* Bulson was taken into custody by Lubbock police Wednesday afternoon.

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