Crime & Safety

Lakewood Police Release Image of Man Who Robbed El Paraiso Restaurant, Church's Chicken

The suspect makes an order, then hands workers a note saying that he has a gun.

(Editor's note: This is from Lakewood Police)

Pictured is a surveillance photo of the robbery suspect from the two robberies at the El Paraiso restaurant and an attempted robbery at Church's Chicken in Lakewood.

The suspect places a food order the provides a note to the employee stating that he has a gun and to give him all of the money.

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The suspect is described a a black male, 5'6" to 5'9", 160 to 165 pounds, short hair, light colored eyes and missing a tooth in the upper right front of his mouth. The suspect has worn a gray colored half zip sweatshirt and carried a blue backpack. The incidents occurred on April 19, April 25 and April 27

If anyone has information on this crime, please call the Lakewood Police Department tip line at (253) 830-5064 or the front desk at (253) 830-5000.Β  Tips can also be called into Crimestoppers at (253) 591-5959.

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