Police seek man who brandished gun

SBPD CRIME REPORT

The Seal Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying a male suspect who brandished a firearm during an argument at a shoe store Feb. 12.

At about 10:44 a.m., the Seal Beach Police Department received a call reporting a man who was brandishing a firearm outside of the Private Sneakers store, 12410-A Seal Beach Blvd. The business was having a sale featuring special edition shoes. Customers were lined up outside the business along the sidewalk waiting to enter. Two people began to argue about one of them cutting in line. During the heated exchange, the male suspect allegedly removed a handgun from his waistband and held it at his side. It was pointed toward the ground as he advanced toward the person with whom he was arguing. Moments later, the suspect walked away and fled the area in a vehicle. The firearm was not discharged, and no injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as a male with a dark skin tone, approximately 23-26 years old, 6-foot, 4-inches tall, with a thin build, and pocked skin on his face.

He was wearing a black do-rag, gray sweatpants and a turquoise hooded sweatshirt over a white t-shirt.

The suspect entered a vehicle driven by an unknown female subject. The vehicle is described as a dark gray or black 2014 Buick LaCrosse bearing California license plates 8CHA209. The suspect left the area in the vehicle, and police were unable to locate the car or suspect.

This is an ongoing investigation, and the Seal Beach Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance with identifying the suspect in this incident.

Witnesses, victims or anyone with information are encouraged to contact Detective Bruno Balderrama at (562) 799-4100, ext. 1109, or bbalderrama@sealbeachca.gov.