LOWER LAKE, Calif. – Lake County Sheriff's officials are asking for the community's help in identifying the suspect in a weekend armed robbery attempt in Lower Lake.
Lt. Steve Brooks said deputies were dispatched to a robbery in progress at the KFC/Long John Silver's restaurant, located at 9750 Highway 53, at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10.
Brooks said a restaurant employee called 911 reporting an unknown male suspect had entered the business brandishing a weapon.
The suspect contacted an employee in the kitchen area and demanded money. The employee refused to give the suspect any money and informed him that he was calling 911, Brooks said.
The suspect then fled the business and ran around the east side of the business. Brooks said the suspect got into a vehicle, possibly a dark blue or black older Ford Explorer and left in an unknown direction.
Brooks said the suspect was described as being a white male adult, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a thin build.
He was wearing a black bulky coat, Yankees baseball cap, shorts and tennis shoes. The employee was unable to provide any additional information concerning the suspect, Brooks said.
Deputies obtained a description of both the suspect and vehicle, Brooks said. They conducted an extensive search of the area but failed to locate the man or the Explorer.
Brooks said the investigation is ongoing and anyone who may have information regarding this case or the identity of the suspect is encouraged to contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 707-263-2690.