Armed Robbery in Paso Robles on October 25

 

Paso Robles, CA- On Tuesday night, October 25 at approximately 9:45 pm, Paso Robles Police Officers

were dispatched to a CVS store located at 187 Niblick Road regarding a robbery in progress. A

single male dressed in all black and wearing a black ski mask, entered the store and

immediately demanded money from the cashier. The suspect was brandishing a knife

and threatened the cashier. The suspect was able to obtain a small amount of money

from the register and fled to the rear of the business.

PRPD Officers arrived at the business within 1 minute of receiving the 911 call and

began escorting customers and employees outside out of harm’s way. Officers

received information that the suspect may still be in the business. A request was made from

the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department K9 unit to respond to the business to assist

with searching the business. An extensive search of the building was conducted but the

suspect was not found. Further investigation showed that the suspect had fled out a rear

exit door prior to officers’ arrival.

This investigation is ongoing, and anybody with information is encouraged to call the

Paso Robles Police Department at (805) 237-6464. Those wishing to remain

anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 805-549-STOP, or on the web at:

www.sanluisobispocounty.crimestoppersweb.com.