LOMPOC, Calif. - Lompoc Police are searching for a man they believe robbed a customer outside of a bank ATM machine and a gas station on Sunday. Police have just released a new photo of the suspect they hope will help with an arrest.
According to police on Sunday November 4, 2012 at approximately 4:15 AM, a black male adult entered U.S.A. Gas Station Market at 1000 North H Street where he brandished a firearm and demanded cash. The suspect apologized to the victim, stating he needed money, and then fled with a small amount of cash. The suspect had a hood pulled over his head covering part of his face. He fled west on the north sidewalk of North Ave.
At 7:25 AM, a black male adult, same description, confronted a customer at the Rabobank ATM at 828 North H Street where he brandished a firearm and demanded money. He obtained cash and fled westbound across H Street to Oak Ave.
The suspect is a Black Male Adult mid 20's to 30 years old, 5-8 to 6ft, thin build, and soft spoken. The firearm was partially concealed during both incidents. The suspect wore a black varsity type jacket, with grey sleeves and stripe on the collar. There is a large design on the back resembling a unicorn or dragon with a round white design on the left breast and a name or design on the right chest. The Jacket looks too large for the suspect. He wore dark pants, converse style shoes with black tops and white toe.
Investigation is ongoing please contact the LPD with any information.
