Armed Robbery at Rapid City Taco John’s

On the night of October 18, 2023, an armed robbery occurred at the Taco John’s located at 2800 Eglin Street in Rapid City, South Dakota. The suspect, armed with a handgun, entered the restaurant and demanded cash from the register. The employee complied, but the suspect also took an undisclosed amount of cash from a safe.

The suspect, described as a male, was wearing a dark hoodie and gloves during the robbery. He fled the scene on foot, heading eastbound. The employee was injured during the incident, but the nature of the injuries was not disclosed. Police are appealing to the public for any information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect. The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made as of the latest report.