String of Eureka Armed Robberies in Which Suspect Escapes on Bike Could Be Related, Says EPD
Eureka Police Department press release:
The Eureka Police Department is investigating a string of commercial armed robberies
that occurred during a two week span on the west side of Eureka.
August 14, 2017 around 3:15 a.m. gas station on the 3500 block of Broadway
August 30, 2017 around 6:45 a.m. gas station on the 1700 block of Broadway
September 1, 2017 around 1:15 a.m. convenience store on the 30 block of
Wabash
In each incident, a male enters the store, brandishes a firearm, and flees on a bike with an
undisclosed amount of cash. Based on the similarities, it appears the incidents could be
related, however detectives are exploring all possibilities.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to call Detective Cosetti at
(707) 441-4315.