Pair in taco truck robbed at gunpoint by two males

Merced police are investigating the robbery of a parked taco truck, reported about 9 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Yosemite Parkway and Parsons Avenue.

The two victims told officers two males wearing gray hooded sweatshirts approached their truck, pulled a gun and demanded money, according to a Merced police press release.

Victims said the robbers were Latino and spoke Spanish. In addition to cash, the robbers also took cellphones from both victims and a wallet from one of them.

The robbers were last seen running toward 21st Street and the Yosemite Parkway. Police are reviewing video-surveillance footage from the area.

Police are asking anyone with any information about the robbery to call (209) 385-4725. The public can send anonymous tips by dialing “TIP411” (847411) and including the word “ComVIP” as the “keyword” in the text message.

This story was originally published October 30, 2014 at 6:56 PM with the headline "Pair in taco truck robbed at gunpoint by two males."