DATE OF RELEASE: Tuesday, April 14, 2022
Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying robbery suspects.
On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at approximately 10:15 pm, three male suspects entered a local convenience store in the area of 1300 South Azusa Avenue. One of the suspects immediately brandished a handgun from his waistband and told the employee to give him the money from within the cash register. The other two suspects grabbed other store merchandise before fleeing the location. Detectives believe the suspects fled in a vehicle but have yet to confirm or obtain further information. The total loss was approximately $500.00. The employee was not harmed. Images of the suspects have been provided.
Detectives are continuing to investigate this robbery and ask anyone with information regarding the identity of one, or all three suspects, to contact the West Covina Police Department at 626-939-8688; you may remain anonymous. You can also leave a tip at www.crimestoppersusa.org.
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Information released by:
West Covina Police Department
Community Relations Officer Alexus Napoles
1444 West Garvey Avenue
West Covina, CA 91790
626 939-8500
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Believing there may be additional victims, the West Covina Police Department is asking for assistance from the public. Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is asked to contact Detective Pruitt at (626) 939-8522. The suspect is also known to have previously resided in the City of Los Angeles.
