Atwater Police Department

Thank you to Deleon Yellow Cab of Merced, CA for their generous $1000.00 check and toy donation to the Atwater Fire and Police Toy Drive!

** Armed Robbery ** On December 7th, 2020 at approximately 5:00 PM, two individuals walked into the GS Smoke Shop store located at 250 E. Bellevue Rd. One of the suspects brandished a sawed off pump action style shotgun. Both suspects then made off with cash from the register and several thousand dollars worth of tobacco products. The suspects then fled the store, entered an older (possibly 2013) red Kia Sportage and were last seen southbound on Brownell St. from E Bellevue ...Rd. Details on suspects: Suspect 1 - Short hair distinct hairline, sunglasses, skull facemask, black gloves, Champion red sweater with hood, long baggy jean shorts, grey high-top tennis shoes, pump action sawed off shotgun with wood furniture. Suspect 2 - Red hooded sweater, black leather jacket, white undershirt, jeans, red shoes (Jordan logo on rear), red shirt covering face, adidas duffle bag with gold lettering, large frame glasses. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Vierra at 209-357-6395. Callers can remain anonymous.

**TRAFFIC ALERT** Westbound # 1 and # 2 lanes partially blocked due to a solo vehicle accident in the 300 block of E Bellevue Road. Please use caution if in the area.

APD needs your help identifying the pictured individual. He is currently a suspect in a motor vehicle theft that occurred yesterday, 12/04/2020. The stolen vehicle was a silver Cadillac CTS sedan. If you have any information as to his identity and/or whereabouts, please contact the Atwater Police Department at 209-357-6396. Callers can remain anonymous.