LAKEPORT — A strong-arm robbery was reported on Tuesday at approximately 6:15 p.m. at the corner of North Main Street and Mariah Way near Del Lago in Lakeport, according to Lakeport Police Chief Brad Rasmussen.
A 15-year-old boy reported being hit in the face and knocked to the ground by a medium dark-skinned male approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt or jacket, possibly with a red “P” on the front, faded blue jeans, and tan boots or shoes. After knocking the victim down, the suspect allegedly took a black leather tri-fold wallet with a silver medallion in one corner. The wallet contained a dollar bill, a Taco Bell gift card and a thermometer card. The suspect was last seen walking South on Main Street and may be associated with a small black compact car with black tinted windows.
Lakeport Police officers checked the area and were unable to locate the suspect. The victim was not injured, other than having a red mark on the right side of his face where he reported being hit.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact at the Lakeport Police Officer Gary Basor at 263-5491.
