The SAPD is trying to identify an armed gas station robbery suspect

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Robbery Detective Request Assistance In Identifying Armed Robbery Suspect

Location: 710 E. Dyer Road – Circle K/Shell Gas Station

Synopsis: On 09/22/2016 at approximately 3:50 a.m., the suspect entered the Circle-K store, pointed a black semi-auto handgun at the cashier, and demanded money. The suspect fled on foot westbound on Dyer Road then possibly got on a bicycle and continued west toward Halladay. The suspect was wearing a light blue hoodie sweatshirt with dark blue sweats with a light blue stripe.

Surveillance Video (caution – suspect uses profanity):

Please forward any possible information to SAPD Robbery Unit, Detective Cpl. A. Silva  at asilva@santa-ana.org, 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.

See Full Bio