Crime & Safety
Armed Robbery at King's Fish House Under Investigation
The restaurant manager told investigators that the suspect pointed a gun at him and said, "This is a robbery. Give me the keys to the office."
An armed robber reportedly stole $7,000 from King's Fish House after pointing a gun at and tying up the restaurant's manager last month.
The robbery was reported at 4 p.m. May 15 at 4798 Commons Way, according to a report filed at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station.
The manager was inside the business when he was confronted by the suspect dressed in black, wearing a black ski mask, the report said.
According to the report, the suspect pointed a gun at the manager and said, "This is a robbery. Give me the keys to the office."
The manager was then walked into the bathroom where the suspect gave him zip ties and told him to secure himself to a toilet, the report said.
The manager told investigators that he could hear the suspect rummaging through the manager's office and safe before leaving with the cash, the report said.
The manager, unharmed, was able to free himself and contact police.
The investigation is ongoing.
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