Man pistol-whipped, watch stolen in Fresno restaurant parking lot robbery

On April 25, 2026, a man was pistol-whipped and had his watch stolen in the parking lot of a Fresno restaurant. The incident occurred at around 9:30 PM. The victim was approached by an unknown assailant who demanded his watch. When the victim refused, the assailant struck him with a pistol, causing minor injuries. The assailant then fled the scene on foot, taking the victim's watch, valued at $5,000.

The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Police arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and are currently investigating the robbery. They have not made any arrests as of yet. The Fresno Police Department is appealing to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the suspect. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Fresno Police Department at (555) 123-4567.