(CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA) —Citrus Heights Police officers responded to an armed robbery on Saturday at 2:45 p.m., involving multiple victims at a business in the 6400 block of Sunrise Boulevard. A firearm was used, and two suspects fled the scene, according to their Facebook post.
What happened next shows the power of technology and teamwork: Within five minutes, CHPD Real Time Information Center (RTIC) Operator identified the suspect vehicle driving erratically through the city. RTIC provided continuous real-time intelligence to CHPD officers, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office deputies, and allied air units—keeping all units connected, informed, and strategically positioned as the incident crossed jurisdictional lines.
As the vehicle entered Sacramento County, Sheriff’s Office units were already staged. A felony stop was attempted, leading to a brief pursuit that ended when the suspect vehicle crashed into an embankment near Hillsdale Boulevard and Greenholme Dr., adjacent to an apartment complex. Both suspects fled on foot.
An SSO deputy quickly apprehended the driver, 26-year-old Clifton Kidd, who was also allegedly wanted on a no-bail felony post-release community supervision warrant and has prior convictions for being an armed felon.
The passenger remains outstanding and is allegedly wanted for armed robbery. Investigators actively worked on evidence recovered from the scene, along with digital, air-unit, and RTIC-supported intelligence developed during the incident.
(Photo of crashed car, and photo of Clifton Kidd (driver in custody). Second suspect’s identity remains unknown. Photo credits: Citrus Heights Police Department Facebook post.)
By early this week, public reaction was swift and spirited on Facebook, with 267 comments and 65 shares as of Wednesday. Here’s an example of what people are saying:
Keith Jensen: “You can’t outrun Motorola.”
Leeann Bass: “The helicopter was out till 5 pm circling my street saying ‘I know where you’re hiding come out bla bla bla’ till 5pm! Crazy.”
Karen Bearman: “Wonderful teamwork! Now if only the rest of the judicial process would work as well together and keep him away from the general public.”
Linda Nichelmann: “Great job. Thank you.”
Tricia Goldsmith: “Thank goodness the employees at Beach Hut Deli are uninjured. That must have been terrifying for them!”
Citrus Heights Police are Seeking Help
The second suspect is still at large. Anyone with information is urged to call Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers to report anonymously. Tips leading to an arrest are eligible for a cash reward.
Note: All persons mentioned in this new story are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Submit Citrus Heights story tips and ideas to Sarah Denos at sarahkdenos@gmail.com
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