Masked man robs Paso Robles liquor store at gunpoint

A man who robbed a Paso Robles liquor store on Saturday night was wearing a mask and was armed with a gun, a store employee said.

The robbery occurred about 6:30 p.m. at Savage Spirits and Deli on the 2000 block of Spring Street, said Marcy Greenberg, assistant manager. Police responded to the liquor store soon after the incident, said Cmdr. Caleb Davis of the Paso Robles Police Department.

Greenberg, who was working at the time of the robbery, said a masked man wearing sunglasses came into the store with a gun in his pocket and demanded money.

“It was kind of scary,” Greenberg said.

She filled the robber’s backpack with money, and he left the store, leaving Greenberg uninjured, Davis said. Greenberg gave the robber about $250, she said: “Luckily, it was a slow night.”

Greenberg said the store is equipped with security cameras, and she’s hoping that will help police identify a suspect.

Davis said the suspect fled on foot and was last seen on 21st Street. He’s described as standing about 6 feet tall and weighing about 200 pounds, Davis said.

He was last seen wearing blue coveralls over a dark-colored hoodie, dark sunglasses and a blue bandanna over his face.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the robbery should contact the Paso Robles Police Department at 805-237-6464.

This story was originally published December 27, 2020 at 10:16 AM.