Circle K store robbed in La Quinta

An armed robber who struck a Circle K store in La Quinta is on the loose, law enforcement officials have reported.

(Flickr)

(Flickr)

Officers responded to a call just after 1 a.m., on Tuesday Feb. 19 in the 78000 block of Calle Tampico and learned a man walked into the store and demanded cash from an employee. After robbing the business, the suspect took off in an unknown direction.

The suspect is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall with a thin build and was last seen wearing dark clothing, Sgt. Elders stated in a Riverside County Sheriff’s report.

Anyone with additional details regarding this incident is urged to contact Officer Anderson at 760-863-8990.

 

Stephanie D. Schulte is a writer/photographer with SWRNN. She can be reached at stephanie.schulte@swrnn.com.

 

SWRNN Polls

Are you okay with the government monitoring your phone calls in the name of national security?

View Results

Loading ... Loading ...