The suspect is armed and enters the business through an unlocked front or rear door.  He is known to confront employees behind the business and demand entry at gunpoint.  The suspect has also used force to break glass on entry doors to gain entry.  He demands money and flees the scene.

The suspect is described as a male African American, early 20’s to middle 30’s, 5’-8” to 6’-0,’’ 160 to 200 lbs., and having medium to stocky build.  During the robberies, the suspect has his face covered with a handkerchief or ski mask.  On one occasion, the suspect stole the restaurant owners car, drove from the scene around the block and was seen getting into a brown colored early 1980’s Honda Accord.  A female Hispanic adult was seen driving the vehicle from the location.

Anyone with information about these robberies or the suspect(s) responsible for these robberies is asked to call Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP or (800) AA-CRIME. Callers can be anonymous and can earn up to $1,000.00 reward.
 

Contacts:  Detective Jeff Gardner,  (916) 277-6127
                 Robbery Division 264-5771