Santa Paula Police Department

A 17 year old documented gang member was arrested in connection with this incident. At approximately 9:30am the suspect was taken into custody at Ventura County Juvenile Court without incident. After being processed the juvenile was transported to Ventura County Juvenile Hall for the charge of 211 PC -Robbery. It should be noted the juvenile was attending court for a case that occurred on January 19, 2016 where the suspect was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon inside a vehicle. Below is the original press release from January 19, 2016.

On Saturday, January 16, 2016 at approximately 11:27pm a Hispanic male entered the Circle K gas station location at 765 W. Harvard Blvd., Santa Paula. After walking around for several minutes the suspect covered his face with a bandana, brandished a large revolver to the cashier, and demanded money. After receiving an undisclosed amount of money the suspect fled the location eastbound on Harvard Blvd. The cashier and a customer inside the store were not injured during the incident.

The Santa Paula Police Dept. needs the public's assistance in identifying the suspect in the attached photo. If you know who the suspect is do not approach him as he is considered armed and dangerous. Please contact Sgt. Cody Madison at (805) 525-4474 x 220 or at cmadison@spcity.org. You may remain anonymous.