Police Arrest Suspect In TGI Fridays Robbery After Restaurant Manager Thwarts Break-In

ONTARIO (CBSLA.com) — A 27-year-old Ontario man has been booked for robbery after police say he broke into a local TGI Fridays armed with a shotgun, only to be stopped by the restaurant's manager.

Officers were dispatched to the chain restaurant, located in the 3300 block of Centrelake Drive, shortly after 3:30 a.m. Friday following a call regarding a male suspect armed with a gun.

According to an Ontario Police Department spokesperson, the suspect was confronted by the restaurant's manager as he tried to enter a rear door.

The manager successfully subdued the suspect after a struggle, police said.

The suspect, identified as Herman Howard, was taken into custody when officers arrived.

Investigators say he was found to be armed with a shotgun and a replica handgun.

He was booked for robbery and transported to the West Valley Detention Center.

The investigation is ongoing.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about Howard or his activities contact Ontario Police Detective Steve Mar at (909) 395-2919 or SMar@ontariopolice.org.