Assault Suspect Identification Needed 

August 13, 2022 - MERCED- The Merced Police Department is requesting public assistance identifying the suspect of an assault at 7-Eleven.  

On Friday, August 12th, 2022, officers responded to 7-Eleven at 2255 E. Gerard Ave for a disturbance. The suspect left the area before officers arrived at the scene.

The suspect and store clerk got into an argument. The clerk tried to record the argument using a cell phone and the suspect threw a tall can of beer that struck him in the face. The clerk sustained a minor injury that required medical treatment.

The suspect was described as a Hispanic male in his 20’s. There are two photos of the suspect. If you recognize the individual, please contact the Merced Police Department.

Case Number: 22-47190

Merced Police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Officer J. Paynter at (209) 385-6905 or by email at paynterj@cityofmerced.org.  

Other ways to contact us or report a crime include:

For any emergency call or text 911.

For non-emergency call 209-385-6912.

Anonymous Tip Line (Non-Emergency) call 209-385-4725.

Anonymous Tips online at http://www.mercedareacrimestoppers.org/index.html.

Some crimes can be reported online through the Merced PD website https://www.cityofmerced.org/departments/police.

Source: Merced Police Department