Mon. Dec 9th, 2024

On May 8th, at 2:00 a.m., both suspects arrived at the gas station in the suspect vehicle, a Silver four door Nissan Altima. Immediately upon entering the victim business, Suspect #1 walked to the checkout counter, pointed a chrome revolver at the victim and demanded the money from the register. The victim opened the register and stepped back. Suspect #2 walked behind the counter, took several packs of cigarettes, and removed the money from the register. Both suspects exited the store and returned to the suspect vehicle, which fled the scene northbound from the location.

Location: 710 E. Dyer Rd. (Shell Gas Station)

Suspect Descriptions:

  • (S-1) Male, Hispanic 5’8”- 5’10” tall, 160-175 pounds. Wearing a black hat with an unknown red logo on the front, yellow reflective vest, black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black shoes. Armed with a chrome revolver (still outstanding).
  • (S-2) Male, Hispanic 5’6”- 5’8” tall, 155-165 pounds. Wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, black surgical mask, yellow reflective vest, dark colored gloves, black warmup pants and black shoes.
  • Suspect Vehicle: Silver four door Nissan Altima, possible rear plate beginning with 3XL____.

Anyone with information on the identity of either of these suspects is asked to please contact Detective Corporal D. Padron at (714) 245-8545 / dpadron@santa-ana.org or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS

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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.

By Art Pedroza

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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