Watertown police investigate attempted robbery at hotel
Alpha Media
December 21, 2020
Mike Tanner
WATERTOWN, S.D.–Watertown police are investigating an attempted robbery.
Sergeant Ryan Beauchamp says it happened at 4:00 a.m. Saturday at Quality Inn and Suites on 35th Street Circle.
Beauchamp says a man armed with a knife walked into the hotel lobby and demanded money. He left without getting any.
Police set up a perimeter and utilized a drone, but were unable to locate the suspect.
He’s described as a man in his 40’s with a dark complexion. He had short hair, glasses with round frames, and was wearing a baseball hat and dark-colored coat.
Anyone with information in the crime is asked to contact Watertown police at 882-6210.
