INTRODUCTION:
The suspect used a handgun to forcefully take the victim's money, in violation of PC 211-Robbery Strong Arm.
LOCATION DESCRIPTION:
The incident occurred on the south sidewalk of Esther Street, outside of the Dance Studio located at 4 Esther Street.
INJURIES:
None
LOSS:
• Approximately $813.00 in US currency.
• Stainless steel money clip, worth approximately $30.00.
EVIDENCE:
None
INVESTIGATION:
On 03-15-16 at approximately 2149 hours, Officer Saunders #7720 and I responded to southwest corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and Esther Street regarding a robbery investigation. The incident occurred on the south sidewalk of Esther Street outside of 4 Esther Street.
Officer Calderon #2037 was first on scene and contacted Victim Stephen Todd Asbury at the above location. Upon our arrival, Officer Saunders and I contacted Asbury who told me the following information in summary: On 03-15-16 at approximately 2126 hours, Asbury was standing on the south side walk of Esther Street outside of the Dance Studio located at 4 Esther Street. Asbury saw two male Blacks walking toward him on the south sidewalk from Fair Oaks Avenue. One of the males asked Asbury for the time. Asbury reportedly gave him the time and then he (Asbury) saw the males walk west on Esther Street onto Fair Oaks Avenue and out of sight. Asbury described the male Black, who asked for the time with short hair and dark in complexion, NFD. Asbury was unable to describe the second male Black. At approximately 2145 hours, Asbury saw a male Black (Suspect) walk toward him on the south side of Esther Street from the southeast corner at Fair Oak Avenue. Asbury saw that the suspect was reportedly carrying a dark colored handgun in his right hand which was pointed at him. The suspect (S1) yelled, “Give me your money, cell phone and wallet!” Asbury believed that (S1) was going to shoot and kill him with the gun and if he didn’t cooperate. Asbury was in fear for his life and decided to retrieved his stainless steel money clip which contained approximately $813.00 from his pocket and gave it to the suspect. …show more content…
Officer Calderon #2037 conducted an area check for (S1) at the Fair Oaks Renaissance Plaza located at the southwest corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and Orange Grove Boulevard. Officer Calderon spoke with Security Officer Ramiro Sagastume who works at the above plaza (CDL #N9003622, DOB 08-18-41, 323-301-9147).
Officer Calderon gave Sagastume a description of (S1). Officer Calderon asked Sagastume if he saw anyone in the area that matched (S1) description. Sagastume told Officer Calderon that on 03-15-16 at approximately 1830 hours, he responded to the Sally Beauty Supply store located at 631 N. Fair Oaks Avenue regarding a theft investigation. Sagastume met with an unknown employee at the beauty store who reportedly stated that a male Black stole approximately $300.00 in supplies. The unknown beauty supply worker reportedly saw the suspect run into the Von’s Grocery store located at 655 N. Fair Oaks Avenue. Sagastume reportedly check the grocery store and was unable to locate the suspect. Sagastume told Officer Calderson that the suspect may have been wearing the same clothing as (S1).
Officer Calderon saw video surveillance inside of the Sally Beauty Supply store which was closed for the evening. Officer Calderon also saw video surveillance at the Von’s grocery store.
The suspect used a handgun to forcefully take the victim's money, in violation of PC 211-Robbery Strong Arm.
LOCATION DESCRIPTION:
The incident occurred on the south sidewalk of Esther Street, outside of the Dance Studio located at 4 Esther Street.
INJURIES:
None
LOSS:
• Approximately $813.00 in US currency.
• Stainless steel money clip, worth approximately $30.00.
EVIDENCE:
None
INVESTIGATION:
On 03-15-16 at approximately 2149 hours, Officer Saunders #7720 and I responded to southwest corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and Esther Street regarding a robbery investigation. The incident occurred on the south sidewalk of Esther Street outside of 4 Esther Street.
Officer Calderon #2037 was first on scene and contacted Victim Stephen Todd Asbury at the above location. Upon our arrival, Officer Saunders and I contacted Asbury who told me the following information in summary: On 03-15-16 at approximately 2126 hours, Asbury was standing on the south side walk of Esther Street outside of the Dance Studio located at 4 Esther Street. Asbury saw two male Blacks walking toward him on the south sidewalk from Fair Oaks Avenue. One of the males asked Asbury for the time. Asbury reportedly gave him the time and then he (Asbury) saw the males walk west on Esther Street onto Fair Oaks Avenue and out of sight. Asbury described the male Black, who asked for the time with short hair and dark in complexion, NFD. Asbury was unable to describe the second male Black. At approximately 2145 hours, Asbury saw a male Black (Suspect) walk toward him on the south side of Esther Street from the southeast corner at Fair Oak Avenue. Asbury saw that the suspect was reportedly carrying a dark colored handgun in his right hand which was pointed at him. The suspect (S1) yelled, “Give me your money, cell phone and wallet!” Asbury believed that (S1) was going to shoot and kill him with the gun and if he didn’t cooperate. Asbury was in fear for his life and decided to retrieved his stainless steel money clip which contained approximately $813.00 from his pocket and gave it to the suspect. …show more content…
Officer Calderon #2037 conducted an area check for (S1) at the Fair Oaks Renaissance Plaza located at the southwest corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and Orange Grove Boulevard. Officer Calderon spoke with Security Officer Ramiro Sagastume who works at the above plaza (CDL #N9003622, DOB 08-18-41, 323-301-9147).
Officer Calderon gave Sagastume a description of (S1). Officer Calderon asked Sagastume if he saw anyone in the area that matched (S1) description. Sagastume told Officer Calderon that on 03-15-16 at approximately 1830 hours, he responded to the Sally Beauty Supply store located at 631 N. Fair Oaks Avenue regarding a theft investigation. Sagastume met with an unknown employee at the beauty store who reportedly stated that a male Black stole approximately $300.00 in supplies. The unknown beauty supply worker reportedly saw the suspect run into the Von’s Grocery store located at 655 N. Fair Oaks Avenue. Sagastume reportedly check the grocery store and was unable to locate the suspect. Sagastume told Officer Calderson that the suspect may have been wearing the same clothing as (S1).
Officer Calderon saw video surveillance inside of the Sally Beauty Supply store which was closed for the evening. Officer Calderon also saw video surveillance at the Von’s grocery store.