Three armed suspects stole a pair of Nikes from a victim in Santa Ana

SAPD Detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying the wanted suspects involved in a robbery investigation.

On May 12, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a victim arranged to meet a possible buyer for Nike shoes he had posted on OfferUp.

Suspect #1 arrived on foot and contacted the victim on the sidewalk in front of the Chevron gas station located at W. Civic Center Dr. and N. Bristol St. While speaking with Suspect #1, two additional suspects wearing ski masks exited the suspect vehicle and ran up behind the victim. Suspect #2 placed a firearm to the victim’s stomach, while Suspect #1 and Suspect #3 grabbed the shoes from the victim.

All three suspects entered the suspect vehicle and fled in a gray Toyota Highlander.

• Suspect #1: male, Hispanic, black hair, brown eyes, and black clothing
• Suspect #2: male, Hispanic
• Suspect #3: male, Hispanic

Anyone with information on the identity or whereabouts of the suspects/vehicle is asked to contact Detective D. Greaver at (714) 245-8362 or DGreaver@santa-ana.org.

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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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