The SAPD is searching for a violent armed shoplifter

On 09/04/2023, the wanted suspect placed several items in his backpack and proceeded to exit a local business without paying. A loss prevention employee confronted the suspect, at which time the suspect produced a folding knife and slashed at the employee.

The suspect then rode away on a blue BMX-style bicycle, last seen traveling south on Lyon St.

Suspect Description: Male, Hispanic, 20-25 years old, 5’7” tall, 145 lbs, wearing black pants, black zippered Kappa jacket, black slip-on Vans with white soles and a black snapback hat with “Santa Ana” in yellow. The suspect has numerous tattoos on his neck and left hand.

Anyone with information on the identity or whereabouts of the suspect is asked to contact Detective Engle at (714) 245-8351 or TEngle@santa-ana.org.