October 01, 2004

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Publication Date: Friday, October 01, 2004

Police Bulletin

An unknown man claiming to have a handgun robbed a restaurant Sunday night and escaped with what police said was a "small amount of cash."

Police reported that the suspect was seen pacing around the Pleasant Asian Cuisine restaurant before entering the building about 9:24 p.m. Talking to a clerk, the suspect said, "Remain calm. I have a gun in my pocket."

Police said the suspect partially revealed in his pocket what the clerk believed to be a gun handle.

Grabbing the cash, the suspect fled from the restaurant and was last seen running north, police said.

Police described the robber was a white male in his 50s with gray hair and mustache. Thinly built, he was about 6 feet tall and weighed about 150 pounds. He was wearing a dark button-down shirt, light beige pants and sunglasses.

Anyone with information about this armed robbery, case no. 04-6355, should call the Police Department, 931-5100. Waiting to be claimed

The police reported this week these items were found and turned in to the department. To claim, call 931-5100. ¥ Two black bicycles, case no. 04-6261, 04-6228 ¥ Yellow, red and blue bicycles, 04-6185, 04-6061, 04-5921 ¥ Mini-motorcycle, 04-5973 ¥ Car keys found at Pleasanton Sports Park, 04-6226

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