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January 12, 202616 min

Happening In Upland: The Oreo Robbery and Real Estate Lies

Welcome to the latest happenings in Upland. This week's news includes details about a recent robbery and a vehicle pursuit that ended in the city.

Local authorities are investigating a bizarre incident involving a robbery at an ice cream shop. According to reports, the suspect ordered a scoop of Oreo ice cream before allegedly brandishing a knife and demanding money. The incident occurred shortly after Christmas. The cashier complied, and police are seeking a man in his 40s with a mustache and goatee.

In a separate incident, a vehicle pursuit that began in Sherman Oaks concluded in Upland. The incident began when a person allegedly held their father at knifepoint and stole his BMW. The pursuit ended with the individual being apprehended in Upland.

In other news, the Upland City Council will not be meeting until later in January, with their next scheduled meeting on the 26th. The podcast also featured a weather forecast for the week, including a chance of rain on Thursday evening and Friday morning. Road construction continues to be a topic of discussion, with unexplained lane closures and an abundance of traffic cones throughout the city. The hosts also discussed the current state of the real estate market, noting a cooling trend with some price reductions on listings. Finally, Molly's Souper on First Avenue was highlighted as a great local spot for breakfast and soup.