Feb. 1, 2009 Update: After further investigation, the last two outstanding suspects in the Yum Yum Donut Shop armed robbery were arrested by the La Mesa Police Department. Nicholas Mitchell, 18 years old, of La Mesa, was arrested for robbery and conspiracy. Steven George, 28 years old, of La Mesa, and also a parolee, was arrested for robbery, conspiracy and a parole violation.
By Miriam Raftery
January 30, 2009 (La Mesa) — Yum-Yum Doughnuts in La Mesa was robbed
today by thieves who made off with the dough. Fortunately, police had
been tipped off by a woman caller who alerted authorities to suspicious activities–enabling officers to promptly nab one robber, though two accomplices remain
on the loose.
Shortly before 4 p.m., La Mesa Police dispatch received a call from a female
citizen reporting that a robbery was about to occur at the Yum Yum Donuts at
7550 El Cajon Blvd., La Mesa. The woman told the police dispatcher that
the suspect was outside the business putting on a ski mask and was accompanied
by two other men.
The suspect entered the business and put a demand note on the counter. He
then began banging his fist on the counter while yelling, “Give me the money!”
The three men fled with the money northbound on Comanche Drive. Police officers
arrived in the area and chased one suspect behind a residence in the 4900 block
of Comanche Drive–recovering the money, gun and mask. A search for the
other two suspects proved negative.
The suspect who entered the donut shop is in custody at La Mesa Police. His
identity has not yet been confirmed. Once identified, the suspect will
be booked into County jail on armed robbery and commercial burglary charges.
The remaining suspects in this case are still being sought and this investigation
is still continuing.
If you have any information on this case, please call the La Mesa Police Department
at (619) 667-1400 (or specific detective and direct #). You may also call
Crime Stoppers’ anonymous toll-free tip line (888) 580-TIPS (or www.sdcrimestoppers.com). You
can remain anonymous, and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information
leading to an arrest in this case.