RPD asks public help to identify robbery suspect

Suspect was involved in an attempted robbery that occurred at Smoke & Vapor on Nov. 7.

Renton police is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect who was involved in an attempted robbery on Nov. 7.

According to a RPD Facebook post, the incident occurred around 2:50 p.m. at Smoke & Vapor, 757 Rainier Avenue South.

The suspect is described to be either black or hispanic, in his 20s, 5 feet 7 inches tall, with a thin build and wearing a gray hoodie and blue jeans.

If you have any information regarding this case, contact Detective Pete Montemayor at 425-430-7528 (reference case #17-14007).