Police were called but neither they nor their police dogs were able to find him.
Look for a guy with a big staple in his shoulder. He'll be bleeding, too, which should stir the dogs up.
The clerk was unharmed and the robber got nothing except for the slap from the hammer stapler. Police didn’t say if the stapler was loaded.
Judging from the perp's reaction ...
Anyone with information concerning the robbery can call Bellingham Police Detective Tim Ferguson at (360)778-8824.
Best place to hit the guy was in the forehead. Perhaps the clerk just couldn't reach this area.