NORTH IDAHO BRIEFS May 4, 2014
Sandwich shop robbed late at night
COEUR d'ALENE - The Jimmy John's sandwich shop in Coeur d'Alene was robbed early Saturday morning and the suspect was still at large.
The Coeur d'Alene Police Department responded to the report of the robbery at 2626 N. Government Way at 1:30 a.m. A male employee reported being forced by a male suspect back into the business from outside while taking out the garbage. The suspect displayed a handgun and pointed it at the victim. The victim, whose name was not released, said the suspect demanded cash. The employee complied with the demands and the suspect fled the scene on foot.
Detectives were called in to investigate. The male was still at large and should be considered armed and dangerous. Authorities described the suspect as male, about 5 feet 8 inches or 5 feet 9 inches tall, stocky build, wearing a blue with white horizontal stripes zip-up hoodie pulled over his head, a black mask, blue jeans and a black nylon sport-type backpack.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Coeur d'Alene Police Department at 769-2363.
Accident victims' conditions improve
COEUR d'ALENE - The two people who were taken to Kootenai Health following Friday's five-vehicle crash at Stateline Village were listed in fair condition as of Saturday afternoon.
"Outcomes are favorable," said Becky Orchard, community relations specialist for Kootenai Health.
Thomas M. Little John, 60, of Bonanza, Ore., and passenger Laureen E. Berry, 42, of Indian Hill, Colo., were riding a 2010 Harley-Davidson motorcycle westbound on Wellesley at Seltice Way in Stateline Village around 3:30 p.m. when they were struck by a 1999 GMC Yukon driven by Richard A. Sundstrom, 66, of Spokane Valley.
The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office reported that Sundstrom was driving south on Wellesley when he failed to yield for a stop sign and collided with the motorcycle. Little John and Berry were ejected from the motorcycle, receiving injuries including broken bones and lacerations. As of early Saturday morning, Little John was in ICU in critical condition and Berry was listed in serious condition.
No other injuries were reported in the incident.
Sundstrom indicated at the scene that his vehicle had a mechanical malfunction which contributed to the collision. Sheriff's deputies said that has not been verified at this time. He declined medical treatment.
The preliminary investigation revealed no alcohol or drug involvement.