Eureka Police Department press release: 

On December 10, 2019 at about 9:40 a.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department responded to a coffee shop on the 1100 block of Myrtle Avenue for the report of a robbery that had just occurred.

It was reported that the male suspect used a note to demand money and threatened that he had a firearm. He fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of currency. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

The suspect was described as a Hispanic male in his 30’s, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt or jacket with the hood up and black pants. Anyone with information is asked to contact Senior Detective Ron Harpham at rharpham@ci.eureka.ca.gov or (707) 441-4305.