The SAPD is searching for a robbery suspect who stole $145K of marijuana money

On 1/15/2020 at approximately 7:17 PM, a courier for a marijuana product distributor parked his work vehicle in the Mobil Gas Station at 1351 E. Dyer Road after collecting money from various dispensaries. After walking into the gas station, the suspect vehicle approached the passenger side of the victim’s vehicle. The front passenger exited and shattered the passenger window. The suspect stole approximately $145,000 in US Currency from the vehicle.

SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: Male with medium complexion, 25-35 years-old, wearing a red jacket with a white hooded jacket underneath and blue gloves.

SUSPECT VEHICLE: Newer model white Nissan Pathfinder

Anyone with information identifying the suspect/vehicle in this case is asked to contact Det. Cpl. Angel at (714) 245-8404 / Det. Romero at (714) 245-8529 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.

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