The SAPD is searching for a man who robbed a check cashing service

On August 24, 2019, at approximately 10:00 AM, the above-pictured suspect entered the Continental Currency Check Cashing Service at 2222 S. Bristol Street, Santa Ana. The suspect approached the service window and simulated having a handgun while passing the clerk a note demanding money, according to the SAPD.

The suspect fled the location on foot with an undisclosed amount of US currency. The suspect was wearing a private security uniform polo shirt which read “Southland Enforcement” on the back.

Anyone with information identifying the wanted suspect in this case is asked to contact Detective D. Prewett at (714) 245-8323 or dprewett@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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