Sunday, May 5, 2024

Joplin Police searching for man who waved gun, forced evacuation of Olive Garden


(From the Joplin Police Department)

We responded to Olive Garden just after noon today for a report of a male waving a gun making threats and the restaurant already self-evacuating. 

Duquesne PD, Newton County Sheriff's Office, Missouri Highway Patrol, Joplin Fire, Newton County Ambulance and others arrived as well to assist. 








We spoke to people exiting and employees and determined the restaurant was empty, with conflicting information on the whereabouts of the suspect and conflicting information on his actions, and if he even had a gun. 

With the suspect possibly inside alone, attempts to safely make contact failed. Officers carefully cleared the business and located nobody inside. We do not know who the male is that created the concerns.

Anybody who was present that has information please call us 417-623-3131. There were no injuries to anyone and no force used or damage caused. We are still investigating.

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