The SAPD is searching for the Chinatown Express attempted murder suspect

On 2/13/2021 at 6:20 PM, the victim and Robin Velasco had a verbal argument inside the Chinatown Express Restaurant located at 2050 N. Grand Avenue. The victim walked to a U-Haul truck with his food. As the victim and his stepfather were about to eat, Velasco drove up and shot into the U-Haul truck approximately 2 to 3 times, striking the victim.

Velasco’s vehicle was last seen traveling southbound Grand Avenue. At the time of this incident, Velasco had three minors with him inside the vehicle.
 
Wanted Suspect: Robin Alexander Velasco

Suspect Description: Male, Hispanic, 5’05 tall, 155-170 lbs., black hair, brown eyes and glasses.

Vehicle Description: Black, Honda Pilot, 4 door SUV with CA license plate # 8DMB733

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Velasco is asked to contact, Homicide Detective Moroyoqui at (714) 245-8731 or gmoroyoqui@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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