Detectives from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station COBRA team are investigating an armed robbery which occurred at 8:20 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2009 at CVS Pharmacy located at 25880 McBean Parkway in Valencia. The male suspect, pictured here, is being sought for questioning only in connection with the robbery.  The suspect entered the CVS Pharmacy and stood in line with merchandise. When he reached the cashier, he lifted his shirt displaying a black handgun and demanded that the cashier put money in a bag.

The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of United States Currency and exited the location through the front main entrance. He fled in an unknown direction and may be driving a red or burgundy colored Ford F-150 truck.  The suspect and the weapon are still outstanding and the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous. 

The suspect is described as a male Hispanic, 18-20 years of age, 5’08″ tall, 160 pounds with a shaved head.  He was wearing a blue and white button up flannel shirt, blue jeans, white shoes, and sunglasses during the commission of the crime.  It should be noted that the sunglasses were worn despite the fact it was dark outside.    

To view or print the entire law enforcement Special Bulletin pertaining to this case visit our “SCV Sheriff Special Bulletins” section of SCVSheriff.com or click here: Information Bulletin. 

**Note: The suspect may be armed.  He should be considered armed and dangerous.  If you see him, do not approach or confront him.  Immediately dial 9-1-1 and deputies will respond.

Anyone with information regarding this crime or the whereabouts of the man depicted here is asked to immediately dial 9-1-1 or contact the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station at (661) 255-1121.  Press inquiries should be directed to Sergeant Harris of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station at (661) 799-5814. Specific information regarding the case can be directed to Detective Mark Barretto of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station’s COBRA team at (661) 799-5134.  Please do not contact the detective directly unless you have information pertaining to the crime.  For anonymous tips please call the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station’s Crime Tip Line at 661-284-2TIP (2847) or report on-line at www.scvsheriff.com.

The investigation is ongoing and there is no further information available at this time

If You See Something, Say Something! Report non-emergency crime anonymously by visiting the following link: Crime Tips or calling (661) 284-2-TIP / (661) 284-2847.