Pasadena Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested

A suspect was arrested in Pasadena on Sunday, November 19th, following an armed robbery reported at a store on the 3400 block of East Foothill Blvd.

The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Alberto Campos of Pasadena, allegedly brandished a knife at a 63-year-old store employee before fleeing with a stolen electronic device.

The incident occurred at 12:53 p.m., according to Pasadena Police Lieutenant Edgar Sanchez.

Campos, who was already on probation for previous incidents, was apprehended by police after a brief foot chase. He was booked for armed robbery, Sanchez said.

The Pasadena Police Department encourages anyone with information about this case to contact them at (626) 744-4241 or report information anonymously through “Crime Stoppers” at (800) 222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be submitted via the “P3 Tips” Mobile App on Google Play or the Apple App Store, or through the website http://lacrimestoppers.org,