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Police investigating report of armed robbery at Merced burger restaurant

Authorities are investigating a reported armed robbery that occurred Tuesday at Five Star Burger, located at 1725 Yosemite Parkway in Merced, according to the Merced Police Department. Image courtesy of Merced Police Department.
Authorities are investigating a reported armed robbery that occurred Tuesday at Five Star Burger, located at 1725 Yosemite Parkway in Merced, according to the Merced Police Department. Image courtesy of Merced Police Department. Andrew Kuhn akuhn@mercedsun-star.com

Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Merced restaurant.

At about 9:14 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery in progress at Five Star Burgers located at 1725 Yosemite Parkway, according to a Merced Police Department news release.

Witnesses told investigators a person approached a window at the business where food is ordered and then reportedly demanded money while displaying a handgun. Police said witnesses described the person as wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a mask.

After obtaining cash from the employee, the person then fled from the scene on foot. No injuries were reported.

Police ask anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Sgt. Haygood at 209-385-6998 or by email at haygoodk@cityofmerced.org.

Some crimes can be reported through the Merced Police Department website and anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 209-385-4725.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted to law enforcement on the Merced Crime Stoppers website.

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Andrew Kuhn
Merced Sun-Star
209-385-2461
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