A 20-year old Los Gatos man was taken into custody after 2 separate armed robberies took place in downtown Santa Cruz today. The 1st robbery on the 1400 block of Ocean Street, occurred when the suspect entered the Ferrell’s Donuts just before 6 p.m., brandished a knife then fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. The same man later entered the Best Western Inn on Plymouth Street and also demanded cash at knifepoint. Police are searching a possible 2nd suspect involved in the robberies.
