Arrest Made In Serial Robberies Across Orange County

IRVINE, CA — Police made an arrest Tuesday after a series of robberies across Orange County, Irvine Police said. Emanuel Demar Banks, 38, of Los Angeles, was suspected of armed robberies in Irvine, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Garden Grove and Westminster, Irvine Police Department spokesperson Kim Mohr said.

On Sunday, December 9, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Banks entered the Chevron gas station at the 5400 block of Alton Parkway in Irvine.

"He brought an item to the counter, but instead of making a purchase, he brandished a gun and demanded money from the clerk. He took approximately $100 cash before fleeing," Mohr said.

During their investigation, Irvine Police Department Detectives were able to identify Banks and determine his whereabouts.

"On Tuesday, detectives located Banks in Gardena and took him into custody without incident," she said.

A search of the suspect’s hotel room revealed evidence related to the series of robberies that occurred in various Orange County cities on December 8 and 9, according to Mohr.

The investigation in this case is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Matt Ricci at 949-724-7189 or mricci@cityofirvine.org.

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