San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police  Department’s Robbery Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating  the suspect responsible for a commercial armed robbery that occurred near the City  Heights area of San Diego.  

On March 8th, 2025, at approximately 3:22 p.m., an unknown male suspect entered  the 7-Eleven located at 4350 University Ave, in San Diego. The suspect stole an  undisclosed amount of merchandise. During the confrontation with the employees,  the suspect punched one of them and brandished a knife. The suspect attempted to  take the cash register but was unsuccessful. The suspect fled southbound from the  store on foot. 

Suspect’s Description

The suspect is described as a Black male, 25 to 30-years-old, wearing black shorts, a  black hooded sweatshirt, and had a black Jansport brand backpack. The suspect's  shoes resemble the Nike Air Max 97 (USA colorway). The suspect has unknown tattoo  designs on the top of both of his hands.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call the  SDPD’s Robbery Unit at (619) 515-2772 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to  send a web or mobile app tip. 

Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that  leads to an arrest in this case. 

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Lieutenant Bill Brown at (619) 533-5752 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  
• Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring  at (619) 531-1500 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Deputy Emilio Castillero at (619) 531-1547 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..