Police search for two armed suspects in Palo Alto movie show robbery

PALO ALTO, Calif. (KGO) --

Police in Palo Alto are seeking two guys who robbed a movie theater at gunpoint.

It took place late Tuesday night on the CineArts off El Camino precise. The suspects have not been caught, and now investigators want the general public's help in finding them.

The film theatre is lower back open for business Wednesday and nobody become injured. Some americans who work in a close-by advanced say they are going to be additional vigilant as a result of what came about remaining nighttime.

At Palo Alto rectangular, off El Camino real, police say two men, armed with black semi-automatic handguns, robbed two employees at a CineArts movie show, simply after 10 p.m. Tuesday night.

"Most americans don't even recognize the theatre's right here," said Mimi Wolf, a Palo Alto resident. "Why would they choose a film theatre? I suggest, there may be no longer going to be a good deal to take"

The incident took place after the motion pictures had entire enjoying. the two employees have been interior the lobby cleaning up, when both men got here internal, pointed their weapons and demanded to be taken to the protected. When the suspects didn't see plenty cash without problems accessible, they automatically fled taking walks. Some who work nearby say they weren't surprised the theater was focused.

"This vicinity is fairly remoted, so that you recognize, it's a straightforward target, to are available and grab anything," said Jennifer Honciano, a San Mateo resident.

< p>The employees described the first suspect as a Hispanic man in his 20s, about 5 ft, 8 inches tall with a slim build. He was wearing a black hoodie, black pants, black gloves and a black mask.

The 2nd suspect is described a black man, additionally in his 20s, about 6 ft tall, with a slim build. He too was donning an all-black outfit corresponding to the primary suspect. Police say here is the primary time in fresh history that a movie theater has been held up in Palo Alto.

workplace workers say they are feeling a bit uneasy. "i have been here for 15 years, during this complicated. I've worked here and always felt protected coming to work, however now, now not so plenty," mentioned Candi Hankins, a Santa Clara resident.

Others agree with it be vital to movement forward.

"You must are living your existence. You have to be cautious, however you can't stop living," mentioned Sasha Dourov, a Cupertino resident.

anybody with information is advised to call Pa lo Alto police.

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