Video of Santa Ana Armed Robbery: Have you Seen this Man?

SANTA ANA, CA — Have you seen this man? The Santa Ana police department is seeking help identifying a robbery suspect from a Dec. 17 gas station robbery.

On Dec. 17, at approximately 2 a.m. the suspect entered a Chevron Gas station carrying an "assault style rifle" the Santa Ana police reported. The same suspect entered a 7-Eleven business at approximately 4 a.m. carrying the same rifle.

"The suspect used the rifle during the robberies as he demanded money from the clerk at each location," they stated over press release. "He was wearing a black ski-mask during each incident."

The suspect was caught on video unmasked prior to one of the robberies.

"He is described as Male White or Hispanic (light complexion) in his late 20’s, 5’10” with a medium build and thin goatee," they said. "He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt which read “Active” in red letters, gray slacks and black dress shoes. He also appears to have piercings on his ears."

Anyone with information or similar crimes, contact SAPD Robbery Unit Detective A. Garcia at 714-245-8408 or email agarcia3@santa-ana.org or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.