Gunman robs Kings Beach pharmacy

A Rite-Aid in Kings Beach was robbed Saturday.

The suspect walked into the store May 16 about 5:30pm, brandished a gun and demanded Norco and methadone. He left on foot after receiving the pills.

The suspect is described as Hispanic or Caucasian, 5-feet-11 to 6-feet, with dark hair. He was wearing a light blue surgical mask.

On May 1, a man believed to be the same suspect robbed the pharmacy inside the Sierra Market in Colfax. He was wearing a surgical mask and asked for the same pills.

There have also been pharmacy robberies in Incline Village and Reno.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Placer County sheriff’s Detective Sage Bourassa at 530.581.6322. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000, call Placer County Crime Stoppers at 800.923.8191.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report