EPD Seeking Public’s Help Identifying suspect in Armed Robbery

Today, Eureka Police released images of a suspect wanted in the January 11 armed robbery of a business on the 2700 block of Broadway.

According to an earlier press release,

Based on the investigation, it was determined that a male suspect entered the business, removed a shotgun from under his jacket and kept it in a low ready position while making demands of the employee. The suspect demanded cash, cigarettes, and the clerk’s wallet. The suspect then fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes.

The male suspect was described as a white male in his 30’s with a medium to heavy build. The suspect was wearing a thick black hooded jacket, red jersey, black pants, white shoes, and a white face covering. The Eureka Police Department is working to obtain quality surveillance for public release.

EPD is asking “[a]nyone with information regarding the suspect’s identity is asked to contact Detective Nunez at (707)441-4109.”

Earlier: Robber Used Shotgun to Hold Up Cigarette Store in Eureka