Robber Brandishes Syringe While Stealing Items From Pasadena Ross Store

Police are looking for a man who they say stole merchandise from a Pasadena Ross store on Tuesday afternoon, then threatened an employee with a syringe after being confronted for the theft.

The crime took place about 12:25 p.m. at the store, 460 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena police Lt. Anthony Burgess said.

A man was seen leaving the store with a tote bag filled with stolen goods, according to the lieutenant.

An employee approached the thief, at which point he pulled out a syringe and told the employee to “get out of the way,” Burgess said. He was last seen on foot.

Police described the robber as a white man wearing a white baseball cap and a black shirt.

Anyone with information can reach the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4501. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.