Police Hunt Suspect Who Robbed Hometown Buffet In Loma Linda

LOMA LINDA (CBSLA.com) —  The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department is on the hunt for a brazen robbery suspect who calmly stood on line at a Hometown Buffet in Loma Linda before handing a cashier a note demanding cash.

The suspect also showed the cashier that he was in possession of a handgun.

The robbery took place Friday evening around 6:15 p.m. in the 24000 block of Redlands Boulevard.

The suspect was described as Latino, about 5 feet 5 inches, about 200 pounds and between 40-50 years of age. The suspect was wearing a brown jacket.

The cashier gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of money from the register. The suspect calmly walked out the front door and west across the parking lot.

Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to call  Central Station at (909) 387-3545. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the website at www.wetip.com.