Monterey police search for suspect accused of pointing gun at pedestrian, demanding money

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Monterey police are working to find a person accused of attempting to rob a pedestrian by pointing a gun at him and demanding money.

Police said they responded to the area around West Franklin Street and Larkin Street shortly before 8:30 p.m. Monday for a report of an attempted armed robbery.

When they got there, the victim said he was walking on Franklin toward Larkin when a pickup truck stopped next to him. He said the trucks passenger pointed a handgun at him and told him to hand over his money.

When the victim said he did not have any cash, police said the suspect told the victim to hand over his property, but the victim refused. After that, the truck left the scene heading west on Franklin.

The truck is described as a newer model 4-door silver GMC or Chevy pickup that had a black license plate with yellow writing. The suspect is described as a White man in his late-20s with longer hair and a dark-colored mask or bandana.

Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Michael Garcia at 831-636-3812. To remain anonymous, call 831-646-3840.