Wanted Man Arrested After Citrus Heights Armed Robbery, Pursuit

1 suspect still outstanding after vehicle chase and crash

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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A man wanted on a no-bail warrant was arrested after an armed robbery and pursuit in Citrus Heights, California on Saturday afternoon. Two suspects robbed a business on Sunrise Boulevard, then led police on a brief chase before crashing their vehicle. The driver, 26-year-old Clifton Kidd, was arrested, but the passenger remains at large.

Why it matters

Armed robberies and police pursuits raise public safety concerns in the Citrus Heights community. The arrest of a wanted felon also highlights the challenges of monitoring and apprehending repeat offenders.

The details

According to police, the armed robbery occurred around 2:45 pm at a business on Sunrise Boulevard. The two suspects then fled the scene in a vehicle, which was located by authorities about 5 minutes later. Deputies from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop the vehicle, but a short pursuit ensued before the suspect vehicle crashed into an embankment near Hillsdale Boulevard and Greeholme Drive.

  • The armed robbery happened around 2:45 pm on Saturday, February 8, 2026.
  • The suspect vehicle was located about 5 minutes after the robbery.
  • The brief pursuit ended when the suspect vehicle crashed around 2:50 pm.

The players

Clifton Kidd

The 26-year-old driver who was arrested, wanted on a no-bail felony warrant and had prior convictions for being an armed felon.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant Clifton Kidd bail at his upcoming court appearance.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of public safety and law enforcement in addressing repeat offenders and armed robberies in the Citrus Heights community.