Help us identify this sandwich thief turned robber.
This suspect attempted to steal a pre-made sandwich from a downtown grocery market. When store employees became wise to his intentions the suspect bolted for the back door.
Store employees continued to follow the suspect to the back parking lot and confront him. That is when one of the employees took this photo of our suspect saluting the camera with the sandwich still in his hand.
This suspect attempted to steal a pre-made sandwich from a downtown grocery market. When store employees became wise to his intentions the suspect bolted for the back door.
Store employees continued to follow the suspect to the back parking lot and confront him. That is when one of the employees took this photo of our suspect saluting the camera with the sandwich still in his hand.
The suspect eventually threw down the sandwich and got on a bicycle. Store employees still
tried to restrain the suspect. Our
suspect pulled out a knife and brandished it at the store employees. This
is when the case turned from a lunchbox larceny to a robbery. For
those who aren’t versed in the legal differences; using force or fear in the
course of a theft transforms it to a robbery.
Here is a video of the incident.
Here is a video of the incident.
The store employees did the right thing by backing off
and calling 9-1-1.
Be a “Hero” and help us “Submarine” this sandwich stealing suspect.
Be a “Hero” and help us “Submarine” this sandwich stealing suspect.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the
Santa Cruz Police Department Investigations Unit (831) 420-5820. Anonymous tips can also be sent to the police
department through our Tip Line (831) 420-5995, or from our Website; www.santacruzpolice.com
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