Police News ReleaseCity of San Carlos
Public Information Office

City Hall
600 Elm Street
Phone: (650) 802-4210
Fax: (650) 595-6729

12/30/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE #122909
Subject :

Armed Robbery Attempt at Restaurant in Downtown San Carlos
Contact :Greg Miller, Police Sergeant, Police Department    (650) 802-4277
    gmiller@cityofsancarlos.org
On December 29, 2009 at approximately 9:45pm, an attempted armed robbery occurred at the Taqueria Mi Ranchito Mexican restaurant located at 660 Laurel Street in downtown San Carlos.

The suspect entered the restaurant through the back door, confronted employees with a handgun, and demanded money from the register.  When one of the employees yelled for the police, the suspect fled out the back door.  The suspect did not take any money.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 18-20 years old, approximately 5'4" tall, with a medium build, wearing a black jacket with a white shirt underneath and a black beanie cap.

Anyone with relevant information about the attempted robbery or the suspect is asked to contact the San Carlos Police Department at (650) 802-4277.






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