Armed Robbery of Nipomo Gas Station

Source: San Luis Obispo Sheriff's Office

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Armed Robbery
DATE AND TIME OF INCIDENT: 12-3-20, approximately 11:00 PM
PLACE OF OCCURRENCE: Chevron gas station, 460 W. Tefft Street, Nipomo

DETAILS OF NEWS RELEASE: On 12-3-20, Deputies responded to a report of an armed robbery which had just occurred at the Chevron gas station in Nipomo. Witnesses say a man entered the station, displayed a black pistol and demanded money and goods from the clerk. The suspect made off with an undisclosed amount of cash and items and was last seen running away toward South Oakglen Avenue in Nipomo. No one was hurt in the incident. The Sheriff's Office is requesting assistance to identify the suspect. The suspect is described as an Hispanic male in his mid 20's, 5' 9" tall, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing dark blue jeans, a black or navy blue sweatshirt and a dark hat. If anyone has information on this incident, please contact the Sheriff's Detective Division at 805-781-4500.