Police Searching for Man Who Brandished Rambo-Style Knife

NEWARK - Newark Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who allegedly brandished a “Rambo-style” hunting knife at two restaurants on Wednesday night.

Police said officers were dispatched around 5:50 p.m. to a McDonald’s located at 3000 Newpark Mall Road for a person flaunting a hunting knife to employees. A patron claimed the suspect fled the area on a bicycle and police said within a few minutes there were similar reports of a suspect brandishing a knife at the Japanese restaurant Nijo Castle located at 39888 Balentine Dr.

The suspect was not located and is described by police as an Asian or white man, between 30-35 wearing a motorcycle-style jacket.

The knife was described as silver in color with white stripes on the handle. Anyone with information regarding these incidents may contact Officer Fredstrom at (510) 578-4220.

--Bay City News