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Local motel robbed at gunpoint

By Argus Observer staff
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:07 AM PST

Ontario — The Ontario Police Department is currently investigating the armed robbery of a local motel this morning.

OPD Capt. Mark Alexander said a stocky approximately 5-foot-11 man, entered the Rodeway Inn, situated at 615 E. Idaho Ave., and demanded cash.

Alexander also said it was reported the robber was wearing a mask and had a gun. Police recovered a BB gun near the scene, which they believe was used in the robbery.

After taking the cash, Alexander said the robber is believed to have fled north, though police do not know if he continued to travel on foot or if he left in a vehicle.

He also said it is currently unknown if more individuals were outside to assist the robber in his getaway.


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OPD currently has no suspects, and anyone with any information is encouraged to call the department’s tipline at (541) 881-3213.

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To whitey wrote on Jan 27, 2009 6:03 PM:

" I didn't know white trash had $100 to bet! Did you get a raise on your welfare check? "

to whitey wrote on Jan 21, 2009 3:37 PM:

" It was, they found a trail of tortilla crumbs leaving the scene. They led all the way to an SUV with an entire family in it. 19 people! No one could speak english, and they all had fake id's and ss cards. The most of them were taken to the dept. of health and welfare and given large amounts of cash, free of charge. When questioned, the police officer who caught them said, "If it werent for the crumbs and the smell of burnt beans, we may have never found him." "

whitey wrote on Jan 20, 2009 2:21 PM:

" $100.00 says he was hispanic. "

Hitman wrote on Jan 14, 2009 10:21 AM:

" Good thing I am 5'10" "

Jeffy Dahmer wrote on Jan 13, 2009 12:38 PM:

" I like tater-tots! "

uncle ben wrote on Jan 13, 2009 11:55 AM:

" Stocky 5'11" man? I think I know that dude. "

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