Originally published as a City of Chico press release –
“On December 14, 2021, at approximately 1:08 a.m., the Chico Police Department received a call about an armed robbery that had just occurred at Arco Gas, 110 W. 9th Street. Officers arrived and determined an unknown white male pointed a firearm at the clerk and demanded cash.
The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of money and was last seen on foot northbound on Oroville Avenue. Officers conducted an extensive area check with the assistance of Chico PD K-9 Aron, but they were unable to locate the suspect.
The Chico Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident. We’re asking that anyone who may have information related to the robbery to please call the communications center at (530) 897-4911.
Case Number: 21-007524
Location: Arco Gas, 110 W. 9th Street, Chico
Victim: Withheld
Suspect: Unknown
Supervisor: Sergeant J. Adrian
Watch Commander: Lieutenant O. Peña
The Chico Police Department is committed to ensuring our community is a safe place to live, work, and recreate within.”
