[ml/nj]

I don't think of myself as PC, by any means, but I don't think you should identify the race of perps who are black if you are not going to do the same for white ones.

I think you point out the distinguishing characteristics of the perps if there are any. Being white in mid 20th century America was not a distinguishing characteristic, just as wearing a crucifix was not a distinguishing characteristic but wearing a yarmulke was. (I'm Jewish, BTW.) A report wouldn't say a perp had no obvious scars or tattoos either.

ML/NJ

[Homer_J_Simpson]

I think you point out the distinguishing characteristics of the perps if there are any.

It is true that two of the robbers escaped from the scene and so a physical description is called for. But saying they are negroes doesn't narrow it down much. What about height, weight, clothing, apparel, and yes, scars or tattoos.