Date: November 6, 2016
ARREST OF INTEREST
Palmer, Reed Alan; CA Penal Code 211 Robbery
On November 3, 2016, at about 9:00 PM, a robbery occurred at Ameci Pizza and Pasta, located at 10847 Los Alamitos Boulevard. A suspect wearing a scarf or rag over their face took an undisclosed amount of cash from the business using a firearm.
On November 5, 2016, at about 4:40 PM, a report of two suspicious persons looking into parked cars in the 4300 to 4400 block of the Howard/Farquhar alley was made and officers responded to investigate. During the investigation, it was noted by the patrol officers that one of the subjects was wearing clothing that matched the clothes worn by the robbery suspect on November 3rd.
Reed Alan Palmer, born September 13, 1997, who has a prior address in Costa Mesa, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of an illegal knife. He was later interviewed by detectives and was subsequently booked into Orange County Jail for suspicion of committing the robbery at Ameci Pizza and Pasta.
Los Alamitos Police detectives are conducting further investigation and if anyone has further information about this incident, please telephone the Police Watch Commander at (562) 431-2255 ext. 426. If you wish to remain anonymous, tips can also be provided at Orange County Crime Stoppers 1-(855) TIP-OCCS, or at http://www.occrimestoppers.org.