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Suspected robber who shot Modesto donut shop employee in face arrested, police say

During an investigation, detectives found the suspect's description matched another armed robbery at a 7-Eleven convenience store Oct. 6.
Credit: ABC10

MODESTO, Calif. — The Modesto Police Department arrested a man suspected of robbing We Donuts on Scenic Drive on Oct. 12.

David Smith, of Modesto, is being charged with robbery, attempted murder, and using a firearm during a robbery, according to police.

Smith allegedly pointed a firearm at a donut store clerk and demanded money. He is accused of shooting a female clerk at least once and fleeing the scene.

The female clerk was taken to a hospital where she is recovering, according to a Facebook post

During an investigation, detectives found the suspect's description matched another armed robbery at a 7-11 store Oct. 6.

Detectives found a firearm believed to be used during the robberies while arresting Smith. Police said they found more evidence linking Smith to a robbery in the city of Livermore on Oct. 9.

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Posted by Modesto Police Department on Thursday, October 14, 2021

Detectives from the Modesto and Livermore Police Department are working together on the robbery in Livermore. The investigation is ongoing.

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