Suspect wanted in multiple robberies in East Valley

Police need your help in finding a suspect wanted in a series of robberies mostly in the city of Coachella.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department released surveillance video of a man they believed is responsible for many armed robberies.

According to a news release, the robberies took place between August 30th and October 14th of this year. Here is a list of the sites the sheriff’s department says he hit:

1. Friday, August 30, 2013, Don Roberto Jewelers.
2. Saturday, September 21, 2013, 7-Eleven.
3. Tuesday, September 24, 2013, Fashion Season 2.
4. Saturday, September 28, 2013, Fallas Paredes.
5. Monday, September 30, 2013, Don Roberto Jewelers.
6. Saturday, October 05, 2013, AM/PM.
7. Sunday, October 06, 2013, Radio Shack.
8. Sunday, October 06, 2013, Quik Mart.
9. Monday, October 14, 2013, 7-Eleven.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic man, between 18-25 years old. He’s around 5 feet 8 inches tall with a thin build. Deputies says the suspect had a gun during the robberies and demanded cash from the registers. Police say the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information about these robberies is asked to contact Investigator Chad Martin from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station Investigations Bureau at 760-863-8942. Those with information may also reach us anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (760) 341-STOP.