A transient man was arrested for holding up a Santa Rosa restaurant at sword-point. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Shane Hulbert, allegedly attempted to threaten an employee with a sword before stealing an alcoholic beverage. The incident, which occurred on Sunday afternoon, sent ripples of fear through the downtown neighborhood.

Witness reports and security camera footage from the scene aided the Santa Rosa Police Department in identifying the suspect. According to the SRPD's official Facebook page, the employee "was able to run to safety and avoid further confrontation." Thankfully, this quick thinking prevented physical harm from being done during the robbery.

The pursuit of Hulbert came to a head in the early hours of Monday when officers, initially engaged in a routine traffic stop, were alerted to a man's unruly behavior nearby. The man's attire matched the individual captured on the restaurant's security cameras. Hulbert was quickly detained and found to still be in possession of the sword from the previous day's events.

Without delay, SRPD officers quickly contacted the suspect, causing the disturbance. Their actions swiftly ended the unfolding drama and culminated in Hulbert's arrest. With charges of felony robbery brought against him, Hulbert was booked into Sonoma County Jail as the case moved forward.

Further details about the case can be obtained by contacting Sgt. Patricia Seffens, the Public Information Officer for the Santa Rosa Police Department. The department's case number for this incident is 24-5043. More information and updates may be found on SRPD's social media accounts, including their Facebook page.