Friday, Dec. 23, 2011

Gunman wanted in Circle K holdup

Anyone with information asked to call the police

The Los Banos Police Department is searching for a man who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint last weekend.

Sgt. Brent Torongo said police responded at 5:35 p.m. Saturday to a report of an armed robbery at Circle K in the 700 block of Pacheco Boulevard.

A man entered the store, pointed a gun at the employees and demanded money, police said.

Employees complied, and the suspect fled the store.

No one was injured in the incident, police said.

The suspect reportedly wore a black hooded sweatshirt and a mask. No further desription was released by authorities.

Police also have not disclosed how much money was taken.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Sgt. Zina Holden at (209) 827-7070, ext. 147.

Anyone with information also can leave an anonymous tip on the city of Los Banos website at www.losbanos.org.