Armed robber takes cash from Kings Beach eatery

An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen last week from the Char Pit restaurant in Kings Beach.

Employees told Placer County sheriff’s deputies that a man entered the unlocked rear door of the restaurant about 9pm Oct. 16, which was after hours, displayed a handgun and demanded money. He fled on foot.

The suspect was wearing a “Scream” Halloween-type mask during the armed robbery.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Placer County Sheriff’s Office at 530.581.6320. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest should contact Placer County Crime Stoppers at 800.923.8191.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report