IPod stolen during armed robbery in north Salinas

A teenager's iPod was stolen Tuesday when he was confronted by an armed robber in north Salinas, police said.

At 11:24 a.m., police said, officers responded to the robbery in the 1200 block of North Main Street.

At the scene, they said, officers learned that a 13-year-old boy was approached by a man and ordered to follow him in a northbound direction. Police said the robber lifted up his shirt to show a handgun inside his waistband. The teen handed over his iPod upon the robber's command, they said. The robber then fled the scene, police said.

He was described as 18-years-old, 5 feet 4 inches with a thin build, they said. The robber wore white Nike shoes with green shoelaces, a tan letterman jacket with white sleeves, and a white beanie with a gold money symbol on the front, police said.

Anyone with information to the incident is encouraged to call the Salinas Police Department at 831-758-7321. To remain anonymous, call 831-775-4222.

- Sunita Vijayan, svijayan@thecalifornian.com

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IPod stolen during armed robbery in north Salinas

A teenager's iPod was stolen Tuesday when he was confronted by an armed robber in north Salinas, police said. At 11:24 a.m., police said, officers responded to the robbery in the 1200 block of North