Serial 7 Eleven Robber Arrested NR25105ti

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division announces the arrest of a suspect in connection with a series of armed robberies targeting convenience stores in the Los Angeles area and the City of South Gate.

Between April 9, 2025, and May 7, 2025, multiple 7-Eleven stores were robbed at gunpoint. In each incident, the suspect entered the store, selected items as if to make a purchase, and approached the counter. He then produced a semi-automatic handgun from his waistband, racked the slide, and demanded money from the cashier. After obtaining U.S. currency from the register, the suspect fled on foot before leaving the scene in a vehicle.

Detectives from the LAPD Robbery-Homicide Division, in coordination with the South Gate Police Department, conducted an extensive investigation that led to the identification of the suspect as 28 year-old, Jesus Javier Contreras-Reyes.

On May 7, 2025, while detectives were preparing to serve search and arrest warrants, Contreras-Reyes committed an additional armed robbery at a 7-Eleven store in South Gate. He was apprehended shortly after the incident. During the arrest, officers recovered a loaded firearm and other evidentiary items from his vehicle.

Contreras-Reyes was arrested for 211 PC – Armed Robbery with Enhancements and booked into an LAPD jail facility. His booking number is 7011100.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims who have yet to come forward. Photographs of the suspect are being released to identify and speak with any other individuals who may have been affected.

Video can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/u8QVkBqZiX8

Anyone who has been a victim or has information about this investigation, is urged to contact Robbery Homicide detectives Delph and Alas at (213) 486-6840 or email RHDTIPLINE@LAPD.ONLINE During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crimes Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S) (on most keypads) with cell a phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to www.lapdonline.org and click on “Anonymous Web Tips.”