The SAPD is searching for a man who assaulted a customer at a restaurant

On 04/05/2023, at approximately 3:06 p.m., a wanted suspect approached a victim inside a fast-food restaurant located in the 1700 block of E. 17th Street.

Both parties exchanged words and the victim retreated to a table. The suspect pulled the victim to the ground, where he proceeded to punch him. The suspect subsequently fled on foot.

Suspect Description: Male, Hispanic, 5’9”-6’0” tall, 160-170lbs., black hair, last seen wearing a green hat, black sleeveless shirt, black pants and black shoes.

Suspect Vehicle: possibly a newer model Kia Soul – charcoal gray in color.

While the restaurant was not named by the SAPD there is an El Pollo Loco at the location in question.

Anyone with information on the identity or whereabouts of the wanted suspect is asked to contact Police Investigative Specialist Valencia at (714) 245-8368 or BValencia@santa-ana.org.

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.

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