Assault with a Deadly Weapon
January 3, 2017 4:00 PM
Santa Monica, CA – The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating and identifying the suspect or any additional witnesses in connection to an assault with a deadly weapon investigation.
This morning at approximately 6:03 a.m., SMPD responded to a radio call for service of an assault with a deadly weapon at the 7-11 Store located at 1600 Santa Monica Blvd. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim, store employee, suffering from an injury. Santa Monica Fire Department Paramedics responded to the scene and treated the victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries
A preliminary investigation revealed the suspect entered the store about twenty minutes prior and attempted to steal merchandise. The suspect was confronted by the store clerk/victim and was asked to leave. The suspect left the store. The suspect returned and was confronted by the victim a second time. The suspect takes out a sharp object and slices the victim. The suspect fled the location towards Santa Monica Blvd and was last seen southbound in Alley 16. The suspect is described as a female white, 5’2” tall, thin build, short black hair wearing grey sweat pants, dark gray tee shirt with and a multi-color hooded jacket.
If anyone has any information regarding the crime and suspect, please call Detective Cooper at (310) 458-8478 or Sergeant Sumlin at (310) 458-8437 during normal business hours or the Santa Monica Police Communications Center at (310) 458-8491.
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