Novato PD Investigates Donut Shop Robbery

NOVATO, CA — Novato detectives are investigating another robbery and looking for help identifying the culprits after two people ransacked a donut shop in broad daylight and fled with cash.

In a news release Wednesday, police said a community member flagged down officers around 3:45 p.m. Monday and pointed them toward Great Donuts at the Square Shopping Center. Police arrived to find the store "in disarray" and located a victim with minor injuries.

Witnesses told investigators that two people entered the shop, and one went behind the counter and got into a scuffle with one of the employees. The man stole money from the register and left the scene in a white Mercedes.

Police released this description of the pair, based on witness accounts:

"The man involved was described as a white man in his 20’s or 30’s with brown hair, wearing a red flannel shirt and khaki pants. His accomplice was described as a woman in her 20’s or 30’s with blonde or light brown hair, wearing a black shirt and white shoes. The woman was also described as having a large butterfly tattoo on her throat."

Police ask anyone with information that could lead them to the suspects to call them at 415-897-4361 or send them an e-mail. Anonymous tips can also be submitted via Nixle. At this point in the investigation, police do not believe the donut shop case is related to the bank robbery reported last week.