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West Main Street Taco John’s Robbed at Gunpoint

By Chris Hornick | October 30, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred just before 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, at the Taco John's located at 2810 West Main Street. Officers responded to the scene following a report of a robbery that had just taken place. Witnesses told police that an unknown male subject entered the business, brandished a handgun, and demanded money from employees. During the incident, the suspect reportedly assaulted an employee before fleeing the restaurant.... Read More →

West Main Street Taco John’s Robbed at Gunpoint

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred just before 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, at the Taco John’s located at 2810 West […]

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