Nipomo Market Robbed at Gunpoint

by April Charlton , December 11, 2012

NIPOMO – Two men armed with guns robbed a small neighborhood market over the weekend, fleeing the area with an undisclosed amount of money.

La Placita Market

At 10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8, two adult males wearing masks entered La Placita Market at 515 Orchard Street, brandished guns and demanded cash from the clerks, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office.

After robbing the clerks, the unidentified men fled the market on foot and left the area in a vehicle that was parked outside. It’s unknown whether there was a third person in the getaway vehicle, deputies said.

The investigation into the armed robbery is ongoing, and anyone with any information about the incident is urged to call the Sheriff’s Office at (805) 781-4553. Anonymous tips can also be made by calling CrimeStoppers at 1-877-800-9100.

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April Charlton

April Charlton is a freelance journalist who specializes in criminal and local government matters. She has more than 11-plus years of experience as a reporter, covering everything from cops and courts to city and county governments. She writes for CrimeVoice and several newspapers on the Central Coast, including the Santa Maria Times, a daily publication, and its sister papers, Times Press Recorder and The Adobe Press. She may be reached at really_dawn@yahoo.com for any comments or suggestions that you may have.