Full Notification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 8, 2014
CONTACT: LT. Eric Skaja / 760-839-4444

On October 8, 2014, at about 2:25 am, Escondido Police responded to the 7-11 at 620 N. Ash St. regarding an armed robbery that had just occurred. The suspect entered the business and showed the clerk a handgun that was concealed in his waistband. The suspect was described as a HMA, 30’s, wearing a black hat, black hoodie, black t-shirt, blue jeans, and black shoes. The clerk, out of fear, gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect fled the scene in a newer white sedan. Description of the suspect’s vehicle was obtained by video surveillance.

Officers shortly located the suspect’s vehicle and a pursuit ensued. The suspect ditched the car and initially got away. The suspect vehicle was located and confirmed to have been involved with the 7-11 robbery.

Later this morning, Escondido Police officers were able to locate the suspect in a room at the Motel 6 located at 900 N. Quince St. Escondido Police’s tactical team, patrol officers and crisis negotiators responded to the motel. The suspect refused to come out to meet the officers. After a search warrant was obtained, entry was made into the room and the suspect was taken into custody without further incident. No one was injured in this case. The suspect has been identified as 26 year old Domi Gustavo Jimenez. Jimenez is transient out of San Jose and has contacts in Escondido and San Diego. Jimenez will be booked into the Vista Detention Facility after processing and charged with armed robbery. Anyone was additional information on this case is asked to contact the Escondido Police Department at 760-839-4722.