Authorities are searching for a suspect involved in a recent armed robbery attempt at a Valencia smoke shop, turning to the community for any leads. The incident, which occurred on Independence Day at approximately 10:30 a.m., took place at the Smoke Depot located at 26930 The Old Road, as reported by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. An armed suspect allegedly demanded money from the cashier before fleeing the scene.
The reported suspect is a Hispanic male in his 20s, described as 5'6", weighing 180 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue face mask, a black Dodgers hoodie, blue jeans, and black shoes with white soles, heading northbound on The Old Road toward Magic Mountain Parkway. This information comes from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, which is actively investigating the case and seeking input from anyone who might have relevant details about the individual or the attempted robbery.
In the appeal to the public, the sheriff's department has provided direct contact details for the detective in charge of the case. If members of the public have any information that could help identify the suspect involved, they are encouraged to reach out to Detective Ibanez with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station by calling (661) 287-5652 or via email at [email protected]. The case number associated with this incident is 925-08527-0664-032.
