Suspects point gun at dog during 7-Eleven armed robbery in Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz Police Department is looking for two suspects behind an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven store Wednesday morning.

The robbery happened just after 12 a.m. on the 2400 block of Mission Street.

Police said two armed men dressed in dark clothing and black face masks entered the store. One of the suspects was confronted by the employee’s dog after he displayed a revolver. Police said the employee was able to get the dog away from the suspect after he pointed the gun at his dog.

The suspects then confronted the employee and demanded money. Police said the suspects took off with an unknown amount of cash.

No one was hurt.

Both suspects are described as Hispanic men between the ages of 18 and 25-years-old. Witnesses reported the suspects took off in a white Mercedes Lexus Sedan.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Santa Cruz Police Department Investigation Unit at 831-420-5820.