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RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Sheriff Stanley Sniff
Palm Desert Station
PRESS RELEASE
Date/Time Written: January 25, 2010 / 10:45 am Type of Incident: Robbery / Commercial Date/Time of Incident: January 24, 2010 / 11:15 pm Location(s) of Incident: 69-830 Hwy 111 (Marie Callender's Restaurant) Rancho Mirage Reporting Officer: Lieutenant Greg Ammons File Number: S-100240046 Details:
At approximately 11:44 pm, on January 24th, 2010, the Rancho Mirage Police Department was notified of a “hold-up” alarm at the Marie Callender’s Restaurant, located on Hwy 111 and Frank Sinatra Drive, in Rancho Mirage. Officers arrived on scene at 11:46 hours and met with the manager who informed them that the establishment had just been robbed.
Investigators responded to the location and preliminary investigation has learned that two light-skinned Hispanic or White males entered the location and robbed the restaurant, the manager and two store employees at gunpoint. One suspect was approximately 5’ 10’ tall, 165 pounds and the other was approximately 5’ 06” tall and 190 pounds; both were in their mid 20’s.
The manager and employees were tied up and robbed of cash and other personal items. The weapon used is reported to be a black-colored, semi-automatic handgun. No shots were fired and no injuries were sustained. The suspects fled from the location after the robbery and the direction of travel is unknown. No vehicle was seen or heard.
Suspect #1
- Race: White
- Weight: 170-175 Lbs.
- Height: 5' 10"
- Build: Medium
- Age: 28-29
- Hair Color: Bald
- Hair Length: Bald
- Facial Hair: None
- Complexion: Light
- Eye Color: Hazel
- Weapon: Black Handgun
- Scars/Tattoos: None
- Vehicle Description: Unknown
Composite Sketch View Larger Map No additional information is being released at this time. This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information related to this crime is encouraged to contact Investigator Ken Black at 760.836.1669. Information may also be reported anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (760) 341-STOP.
The Rancho Mirage Police would like to remind all citizens to be aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity, including suspicious persons, to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department-Palm Desert Station by calling 911, or by calling our dispatch at 760 836-3215.
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