Armed Gas Station Robber Still at Large in Socorro as Police Seek Public's Help

A Calculated Crime in the Middle of the Night

Just after midnight on April 24, a brazen armed robbery unfolded at the Murphy USA gas station on Alameda in Socorro, Texas. What made the crime particularly unsettling wasn't just the weapon — it was the deliberate, calculated way it was carried out. The suspect didn't burst in guns blazing. He played it cool first.

Police say the suspect initially purchased gas before returning to the store with a handgun and demanding money from the register. That detail — the casual purchase before the robbery — suggests someone who either scoped the location in advance or made a last-minute, cold-blooded decision to escalate. Either way, the store clerk on duty that night had no warning of what was coming.

What Investigators Know About the Suspect

The suspect returned armed with a handgun with an extended magazine. That's not a detail to gloss over. An extended magazine signals a level of preparation — and potential lethality — that goes well beyond a crime of desperation. The man threatened the store clerk with the gun and demanded money from the register. The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.

He is described as a Hispanic male, 20 to 25 years old, with a medium build. He was wearing a black jacket, an orange Denver Broncos No. 94 jersey, and a blue face covering. The partial face covering obscured his identity but didn't eliminate all identifying features. Surveillance footage from the scene exists, and authorities are hoping someone in the community recognizes the distinctive sports jersey or the suspect's general appearance.

Crime Stoppers and the Push for Public Tips

The Socorro Police Department and Crime Stoppers of El Paso are asking for the public's help in finding the man who robbed the gas station at gunpoint. The case has been designated as a "Crime of the Week," a program designed to spotlight unsolved cases and generate community tips that investigators might not otherwise receive. It's an acknowledgment that, in many cases, the public holds the key to cracking a crime that cameras and police work alone cannot solve.

Gas station workers are among the most vulnerable employees in any community — often working alone, late at night, with access to cash and little physical protection. This robbery is a stark reminder of that reality. The suspect knew exactly what he was doing when he chose that location, that hour, and that approach. The extended magazine on his weapon suggests he was prepared for things to go wrong. Fortunately, the clerk was not harmed.

What Happens Next

As of Monday, August 31, 2026, the suspect remains unidentified and at large. Months have passed since the April robbery, which means the trail is not fresh — making community tips more critical than ever. Memories fade, but a distinctive orange Denver Broncos jersey with the number 94 is the kind of specific detail that tends to stick. Someone may have seen this man wearing it before or after the crime.

Anyone with information on the identity of this suspect is urged to contact Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. In cases like this, a single phone call from one observant neighbor, coworker, or acquaintance can be the difference between a dangerous individual staying on the street and being held accountable for a crime that terrorized a lone worker in the middle of the night.