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    Man arrested for armed robbery at Atascadero 99 Cent Store 

    Update May 28: Police release photo of suspect.

    Original story posted May 27: On May 27, at 12:22 a.m. the Atascadero Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery which had just occurred at the 99 Cent Store at 7101 El Camino Real in Atascadero.

    Kyle Jamesryan Kitchin

    Kyle Jamesryan Kitchin

    Officers say they spoke with employees and confirmed the suspect was carrying a handgun and had taken an unknown amount of money from the store. Officers reviewed video surveillance and collected evidence at the scene. The victims were not injured in the incident.

    Approximately three hours later the suspect was reportedly located walking through the Vons parking lot. Atascadero Police Department officers contacted the suspect, who matched the description and took him into custody. At the time of the arrest the suspect was in possession of a loaded firearm and a large amount of cash.

    The suspect was identified as 25-year-old Kyle Kitchin, who was booked at San Luis Obispo County Jail for robbery, possession of a concealed weapon, criminal threats, brandishing a firearm and three outstanding warrants for his arrest.

    No further information is available at this time.

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    Jeanette Marie Mayfield

    Same guy that robbed Chico's?

    James Baker

    The thug doesn't look like he did very well. Does the thug occupy the bottom-end of the I.Q. Bell Curve?

    Steve Jackson

    dumb as a fence post…..wow.

    Peggy Strickland

    Jeanette…my thoughts exactly!

    Maka Koa Pono Deutsch

    damn he shoulda tried going to food for less at least it's not in the same shopping center as the store he jacked

    Adam Kassir

    I love how people feel the need to judge eachother! Weather this kid was right or wrong its sad to see a life ruined! Him wondering around the same area makes me feel he almost wanted to be held accountable for his actions, or he has mental issues.If he injured anyone its a different story. Human nature is heartless! Maby if we where more compassionate to each other this kind of think would not happen as much. we need to focus on holding ourselves as accountable as we try and do to others! by passing judgement weather on Facebook or not! its just pathetic to me

    Martin Schacht

    That's the guy, well anyway, that's what I heard. Too bad Chico didn't hit him over the head with a large pan…

    Jr Gordonsenior

    Adam I love your bleeding heart but if there's one thing I've learned in my 65 years it's that you can't excuse other's behaviors based on your personal values. Noble thoughts, just not real in today's world. He's probably a junkie and will now spend a few years in prison where heroin is readily available-for a price. Vey sad circle…..
    PS: Would you still feel as compassionate if he had shot someone?

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    Jeanette Marie Mayfield

    Same guy that robbed Chico's?

    James Baker

    The thug doesn't look like he did very well. Does the thug occupy the bottom-end of the I.Q. Bell Curve?

    Steve Jackson

    dumb as a fence post…..wow.

    Peggy Strickland

    Jeanette…my thoughts exactly!

    Maka Koa Pono Deutsch

    damn he shoulda tried going to food for less at least it's not in the same shopping center as the store he jacked

    Adam Kassir

    I love how people feel the need to judge eachother! Weather this kid was right or wrong its sad to see a life ruined! Him wondering around the same area makes me feel he almost wanted to be held accountable for his actions, or he has mental issues.If he injured anyone its a different story. Human nature is heartless! Maby if we where more compassionate to each other this kind of think would not happen as much. we need to focus on holding ourselves as accountable as we try and do to others! by passing judgement weather on Facebook or not! its just pathetic to me

    Martin Schacht

    That's the guy, well anyway, that's what I heard. Too bad Chico didn't hit him over the head with a large pan…

    Jr Gordonsenior

    Adam I love your bleeding heart but if there's one thing I've learned in my 65 years it's that you can't excuse other's behaviors based on your personal values. Noble thoughts, just not real in today's world. He's probably a junkie and will now spend a few years in prison where heroin is readily available-for a price. Vey sad circle…..
    PS: Would you still feel as compassionate if he had shot someone?

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