By Sara Beth Williams–
A reported threat at a local fast food restaurant at Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue prompted a police response complete with air support on the evening of Aug. 6, and resulted in a brief shelter in place of a nearby grocery store. according to the Citrus Heights Police Department.
Law enforcement said they received reports of a male subject yelling and causing a disturbance at a fast food restaurant on the northeast corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue. A witness reported via 911 to police that the individual allegedly threatened to “shoot the place up.” No weapons were seen or located, and no shots were fired, officials confirmed.
Responding officers were unable to locate the suspect described by the witness, but they did make contact with another individual in the vicinity similar in description. After investigation, it was determined that the second individual was not involved in the reported threats.
As a precaution, police advised Smart & Final, to lock their doors for a short time. A helicopter was brought in to assist with the search. No K-9 units were deployed during the incident, police said.
The suspect remains unidentified, and no arrests have been made.
