Searching for the fast-food robber

Police are looking for a serial robber who's targeting fast-food restaurants in Houston and the eastern suburbs. He robbed eight restaurants — mainly Subway and Church's — between Thursday and Sunday last week, and authorities and employees are worried he may strike again.

Of course, things aren't always easy for armed robbers. At first, some employees thought he was kidding when he came into their restaurants and demanded money:

"He said 'no, I'm not kidding.' He said 'give me your money' and about that time, she (a co-worker) said he lifted up his shirt and exposed a gun," said [Subway employee Barbara] Coffin.

Police say the robberies, which have taken place in southeast Houston, Pasadena, Deer Park and Baytown, are linked by the description of the suspect, his vehicle and his weapons. He's described as a white male in his 40s, between 5'10" and 6 feet tall, with a medium to stocky build, light brown hair and light eyes. He drives a white minivan or a dark cargo van (wait a second — didn't police say the descriptions of his car were consistent?) and carries a silver semi-automatic gun.