LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Police Department is investigating an alleged armed robbery reported Monday night.

Lt. Brad Rasmussen said officers were dispatched at around 10:30 p.m. Monday to contact a male teenage juvenile who reported being an armed robbery victim.

The teen told officers that shortly before 10 p.m. he was walking in the area of Armstrong and S. Forbes streets when a black male adult, estimated to be around 20 years of age and armed with a handgun, robbed him, Rasmussen said.

The alleged suspect reportedly demanded and removed personal property from the teenage victim. Rasmussen said the teen reported the robbery suspect was associated with a gray sedan.

Rasmussen said the department is continuing to investigate the circumstances and details of the incident.

At this point he said they do not have any other detailed information to indicate that any suspect

may be specifically targeting victims in the area of the incident.

However, Rasmussen said police request that members of the public maintain awareness of their surroundings and stay alert for any suspicious persons or activities.

Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Lakeport Police Department at 707-263-5491.

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