Crime & Safety
3 Arrested in Fremont McDonald’s Armed Robbery
Masked gunmen shoved workers at a Fremont McDonald's into a walk-in refrigerator during a robbery Saturday night.
Three suspects were arrested over the weekend in connection to an armed robbery at a Fremont McDonald’s in which masked gunmen shoved workers into a refrigerator.
According to the Fremont Police Department, the take-over robbery was reported at about 9:50 a.m. at the McDonald’s located at 4318 Thornton Ave.
Two suspects armed with handguns and wearing masks entered the fast food restaurant, demanded cash and shoved all of the employees into a walk-in refrigerator where the suspects ordered them to stay.
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Through their investigation, Fremont detectives were led to a home in Union City where one suspect was arrested. The investigation continued Sunday where two additional suspects were arrested.
The suspect vehicle, a firearm and the loot from the McDonald’s robbery were recovered, police said.
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The investigation is still ongoing and no additional details have yet released.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact Fremont Police at 510-790-6900. Anonymous tips may also be left at www.fremontpolice.org/tip or by texting TIP FREMONTPD to 888777 with your message.
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