Armed Robber Holds Up Pasadena Macy's

PASADENA, CA — Police Thursday released surveillance camera images of a man wanted in the armed robbery of a Macy's store jewelry department in Pasadena.

Officers responded about 7:05 p.m. Sunday to the store at 401 S. Lake Ave. to investigate a report of a robbery that had just occurred in the jewelry department, according to Pasadena Police Department Lt. Jesse Carrillo.

Officers arrived on scene within minutes, however the suspect was already gone. An immediate search of the area for the suspect was conducted, but he was not located.

"The male adult suspect in this case approached the sales representative ... at the jewelry counter and selected several pieces of jewelry as if he was going to make a purchase," Carrillo said. "As the items were being scanned for purchase, the suspect produced a silver colored handgun. He pointed the handgun at the victim and demanded the items be placed in a black bag already in his possession."

The suspect walked off with items worth about $6,000, Carrillo said.

"Officers arrived on scene within minutes, however the suspect was already gone," the lieutenant said. "An immediate search of the area for the suspect was conducted, but he was not located."

The suspect is described as a black man, possibly in his 20s, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs around 155 pounds and had black hair tied into a bun. He was wearing a white-and-pink striped shirt and a red bandana on his head.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information that could help investigators identify him was urged to call police at (626) 744-4620.

Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling (800) 222-TIPS or at lacrimestoppers.org.

City News Service