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Lake County CA Sheriff's Department
Tuesday November 29th, 2016 :: 05:13 p.m. PST

Advisory

Deputies respond to Store 24 in Middletown for a reported robbery Monday night.

Public Information Release
November 29, 2016
Lieutenant Steve Brooks, Public Information Officer


On November 28, 2016 at approximately 10:12 pm deputies responded to Store 24 in Middletown, which is located at 21026 Hwy 29, for a reported robbery. When the deputies arrived a store employee said that an unknown male brandished a firearm and demanded money from the cash register. After receiving the money, the suspect reportedly left on foot and was walking southbound on Hwy 29. The suspect was described as wearing all black clothing with a full face mask which only showed his eyes. He was also described as being approximately 5’ 10” tall and weighing approximately 200 lbs.

The responding deputies checked the area and were unable to locate the suspect. This investigation is ongoing and additional details will be released as they are obtained. Attached are several photographs of the suspect as he was committing the robbery. If anyone has information as to the identity of the suspect, they are encouraged to contact Detective Richard Kreutzer of the Lake County Sheriff’s Major Crimes Unit at (707) 262-4233.

Address/Location
Lake County CA Sheriff's Department
1220 Martin St
Lakeport, CA 95453

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Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 707-263-2690

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