McDonald's Robbery Latest in String of Fast Food Holdups

A Rosemont-area McDonald's was robbed Sunday night by a suspect who officials believe has already hit several other fast food eateries in Sacramento.

Just after 10 p.m. Sunday, a masked suspect described as a 6-foot-tall black male with long braids or dreadlocks and a blue jacket or sweatshirt entered the McDonald's on Folsom Boulevard "armed with what appeared to be a black, semi-automatic handgun," Sacramento County Sheriff's Department spokesman Dep. Jason Ramos said by e-mail.

Ramos said authorities "definitely believe this to be related to the string that has been going on."

The McDonald's holdup happened about an hour after a Del Taco near Watt and El Camino Avenues was robbed by a suspect with a matching description.

Other robberies that may be connected include:

• March 1 - Burger King near Freeport Boulevard and Fruitridge Road
• March 3 - Carl's Jr. near 26 Street and Broadway
• March 5 - Jack in the Box near Stockton Boulevard and Broadway
• March 6 at 7:19 a.m. - Burger King near Freeport Boulevard and Fruitridge Road
• March 6 at 7:58 a.m. - Del Taco near Alhambra Boulevard and K Street

Sacramento Police spokeswoman Officer Laura Peck said the two agencies are working together on the string of robberies.

"City detectives are in contact with county detectives and certainly sharing information, and hopefully someone out there will recognize this guy and come forward," Peck said, adding that the department is urging the community to be vigilant and "look for anything suspicious."

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sacramento Police Department at 916-443-HELP (916-443-4357) or by text messaging "SACTIP" followed by the tip information, to 274637 (CRIMES). According to the department's website, callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.