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The Lake Elsinore Police Department is investigating a suspected commercial robbery series. There have been three recent armed robberies within an approximate three mile area in the City of Lake Elsinore. Police believe all three involve the same suspect.

Incident #1:
On October 16, 2014, at 12:55 PM, the suspect entered a gas station in the 300 block of North Main Street, in the City of Lake Elsinore. The suspect produced a handgun, pointed it at the clerk and asked for money. An undisclosed amount of money was given to the suspect and he fled on foot.

Incident #2:
On October 16, 2014, at 8:40 PM, the suspect entered a gas station in the 300 block of North Main Street, in the City of Lake Elsinore. The suspect produced a handgun, pointed it at the clerk and asked for money. An undisclosed amount of money was given to the suspect and he fled on foot.

Incident #3:
On October 17, 2014, at 11:47 PM, the suspect entered a pizza establishment, located at 18200 Collier Avenue, in the City of Lake Elsinore. The suspect produced a handgun, pointed it at the employees and asked for money. An undisclosed amount of money was given to the suspect and he fled on foot.

Suspect Description:
The suspect is described as a white male adult, 35-45 years of age, 5’10” to 6’01” tall, weighing 250-300 pounds. In each robbery, the suspect wears a hat and covers his face with a blue/black and white bandana. The suspect wears a jacket, blue jeans and white tennis shoes. The suspect’s hands are described as “large.”

The Lake Elsinore Police Department is asking for the public’s help in solving these crimes. Anyone with information about this robbery series is asked to contact Investigator Cornett #4072 at 951-245-3357. As always, the Lake Elsinore Police Department reminds citizens to be aware of their surroundings during the upcoming holiday season.