Robber holds up Zip’s Drive-In

A robber armed with a knife held up a North Side hamburger restaurant Wednesday night.

No one was hurt, said Spokane police Officer Teresa Fuller. The robber escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash.

About 8:05 p.m., a man went into a Zip’s Drive-In, 3204 N. Monroe, wielding a knife and demanding cash from the employees, Fuller said. The man left through the restaurant’s south doors.

The suspect was described as white, 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-8 with a full beard and yellowish-brown teeth, Fuller said.

The man was wearing a ski mask and a dark hooded sweatshirt.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call (509) 242-8477.

Burglar at large after theft

A burglar remained at large Wednesday after employees at a North Side business saw him stealing a computer and driving off in his getaway car – a stolen Jaguar.

The man, who was dressed in black, walked out of Website Pros, 1425 N. Washington St., with at least one computer about 5:45 a.m., said Spokane police spokesman Cpl. Tom Lee. The employees tried to stop the burglar but backed off when the man said he had a gun.

The man is described as white, 35 to 40 years old, with shoulder-length black hair, Lee said.

The getaway car, which was reported stolen Sunday, is a 1999 beige and green Jaguar with a Washington plate of 882VVV.

Roadwork likely to cause delays

Motorists should anticipate delays today on two Spokane streets.

Grand Boulevard from 14th to 15th avenues will be reduced to one lane in each direction from 9 a.m. until evening. The lane closures are needed to repair a sewer line, according to city officials.

First Avenue between Monroe and Madison streets also will be reduced to one lane from 6 a.m. until evening. M & L Construction will be installing a sewer service and manhole, city officials said.

Coeur d’Alene

Woman accused of stabbing man

Coeur d’Alene police arrested a 38-year-old woman early Wednesday morning on suspicion of stabbing a man three times at a Coeur d’Alene trailer park.

Tonya M. Schiabone, also known as Tonya Cooper, stepped between two men who were fighting over drugs, Coeur d’Alene police said. Schiabone stabbed Joseph L. Lapan once in his head and twice in his armpit, police said.

Lapan, 41, is reportedly in stable condition at Kootenai Medical Center.

The other man in the fight, 40-year-old Jerry B. Standley, was arrested on charges of battery, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Police said the three were acquaintances. The fight occurred at 110 W. Cosgrove, Coeur d’Alene, police said.

Schiabone is charged with aggravated battery.

Button show set for June 23

Buttons can tell stories and evoke precious memories, too. To experience their magic, attend the upcoming Idaho State Button Show.

Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 23 at the Best Western Inn Coeur d’Alene, the event will showcase thousands of buttons from the 1700s forward, organizers say. Works of art in miniature will also be on exhibit.

Hosted by the National Button Society, the show’s admission will be $2.

For more information, call (208) 664-3577.