Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

WEST COVINA - An adult from Hesperia and a juvenile were arrested January 30, accused of two armed robberies at Eastland Center, police said.

A description of the suspect vehicle, an older-model red sedan, led police to make a traffic stop during increased patrols Tuesday around 9:20 p.m. and they found evidence connecting both driver and passenger to the crimes, according to Alexus Napoles of the West Covina Police Department.

In the most recent robbery, an armed suspect took off with a Louie Vuitton satchel after he yanked it from his victim outside Hobby Lobby January 29. Police were called to the store, 2753 E. Eastland Center Dr., around 12:08 p.m. The victim told officers the suspect fled in a vehicle after taking the satchel, Napoles told SGV CityWatch.

A robbery with similar circumstances occurred at Eastland Center closer to Target January 16.

During the traffic stop, officers located a ski mask and replica firearm, as well as items officers said were taken during both armed robberies, Napoles told SGV CityWatch.

Isaac Anderson, 18, was booked on suspicion of robbery, conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of stolen property. He is being held in lieu of $50,000.

The juvenile was booked at a juvenile detention center.

If anyone believes they are victims of the same duo seen driving an older-model red sedan, you are urged to call the West Covina Police Department at 626-939-8500.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

WEST COVINA - An accused convenience store robber is probably a little red in the face after a West Covina sergeant walks in on the robbery in progress January 17.

The suspect, Ramon Gonzales, a 48-year-old La Puente man, allegedly walked in to a 7-Eleven around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday to purchase cigarettes. Gonzales allegedly brandished a handgun tucked in his waistband while the cashier bagged his smokes, according to the West Covina Police Department.

Gonzales allegedly demanded money from the register. After all the money was bagged, West Covina Police Sgt. Hernandez walked in during the crime in progress. The employee alerted Hernandez to the suspect as the latter fled the store.

Hernandez gave chase and apprehended the suspect. Hernandez confiscated a loaded handgun and $400 in cash which was returned to the store, according to the West Covina Police Department.

Gonzales was booked on suspicion of robbery, being a felon, in possession of a firearm and carrying a concealed weapon.

​Gonzales is being held in the Inmate Reception Center in Los Angeles ahead of a scheduled appearance in the West Covina courthouse January 19.