Amador County – A daylight armed robbery suspect who fled on foot eluded a police dragnet Thursday afternoon in Sutter Creek. The suspect allegedly robbed the Sutter Creek Trading Post market, 121 Hanford Street, in downtown Sutter Creek and escaped with an undisclosed amount of money. Sutter Creek Police Chief Rob Duke said the robbery occurred at noon. Duke said an unknown male, described as white or a light-skinned Hispanic, and wearing a ski-mask, entered the Sutter Creek Trading Post brandishing a silver handgun and demanded the money from the cash register. The store owner complied and the suspect fled toward downtown Sutter Creek before turning into yards near the Hanford House Bed & Breakfast. Multiple agencies responded to help seal off the area within minutes of the initial report. The Amador County SWAT Team and K9 Team along with the Jackson Police Department K-9 Team conducted a thorough search of the surrounding residential area but the suspect was not found. Helping seal off the area were the Amador County Sheriff's Office, investigators from the Amador County District Attorney's Office, the ACCNET Team of investigators, California Highway Patrol, and police department personnel from Ione, Jackson and Sutter Creek. The investigation is continuing and Sutter Creek Police are searching for a white or Hispanic male with a thin build and brown hair who was wearing dark clothing, including a purple shirt. Story by Jim Reece. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.