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The SAPD is looking for an armed suspect who robbed a Chevron and a 7-Eleven

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Detectives Are Requesting Media And Public Assistance In Identifying Robbery Suspect Using Assault Type Rifle

Crime Type: Robbery

Two Location: Chevron Gas (1501 S. Broadway Street) & 7-Eleven (1020 S. Bristol Street)

On 12/17/2016 at approximately 0200 hours and at 0400 hours, the suspect entered the Chevron Gas station and later a 7-Eleven business, carrying an “assault-style rifle.” The suspect used the rifle during the robberies as he demanded money from the clerk at each location.

He was wearing a black ski-mask during each incident, however he was captured on video unmasked prior to one of the robberies. He is described as Male White or Hispanic (light complexion) in his late 20’s, 5’10” with a medium build and thin goatee. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt which read “Active” in red letters, gray slacks and black dress shoes. He also appears to have piercings on his ears.

Anyone with information or similar crimes, contact SAPD Robbery Unit Detective A. Garcia at 714-245-8408 or email agarcia3@santa-ana.org or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.

Art Pedroza Editor
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.
Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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