Man caught breaking into Morro Bay motel room threatens employee with a gun, police say

The Morro Bay Police Department was searching Saturday for a man who pulled a gun on an employee at the Rodeway Inn on Main Street.

The suspect broke into a room at the motel just before 6 p.m. Friday, according to a police news release.

An employee contacted the man and an argument ensued when the employee said he would call the police, the release said.

“The suspect pulled a gun out of his waistband and pointed it at the employee,” the release said. “The male suspect fled the scene on foot.”



According to the release, Morro Bay police officers conducted an immediate search of the area and located two firearms believed to belong to the suspect.



“Witnesses advised the male suspect was picked up in an unknown vehicle that left the area prior to officer arrival,” the release said.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to please contact the Morro Bay Police Department 805-772-6225 or San Luis Obispo County Crime Stoppers at 805-549-STOP (805-549-7867).

This story was originally published August 28, 2021 at 6:51 PM.