LEMON GROVE–Authorities are searching for three masked male suspects who robbed a local restaurant Monday in Lemon Grove.
The armed robbery around occurred at 2 a.m. Street in Lemon Grove.
The suspects were armed with a shotgun, bat and hammer. After making the employee open the cash registers, the suspects took an undisclosed amount of cash and left the restaurant on foot.
They were last seen heading south toward Cypress Street.
At least two of the three suspects are suspected in two similar robberies of taco shops in Spring Valley and Lemon Grove in the past two weeks. In all three cases, similar weapons were used.
If you have any information on this incident, call the Sheriff’s Department non-emergency line 24 hours a day at (858) 565-5200.
Call Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477 with information and you will remain anonymous. You may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to a felony arrest.
