Warrant Issued For Davis Armed Robbery Suspect

DAVIS, CA — The Davis Police Department is seeking the public's help in tracking down a man believed to be responsible for at least one of five recent robberies at gunpoint in the city. Eric Paul Rodriguez, 34, is wanted in connection with an armed robbery Oct. 5, Davis police said in a news release Friday.

Police believe that after robbing a pedestrian at gunpoint on Sycamore Lane at Villanova Drive, Rodriguez left the scene in a silver coupe. Another person was inside the car Rodriguez got into, police said.

"A vehicle matching that description was stopped nearby and the driver, Rodriguez, fled before he could be arrested," police said. "The gun used in the robbery was recovered along with the vehicle that was abandoned a few blocks away."

Rodriguez's whereabouts were unknown Friday afternoon, Oct. 11, and investigators do not know whether he has access to more guns or any other weapons.

The request for help locating Rodriguez comes one day after Davis police announced a string of armed robberies in the city. [MORE: 5 Robbed At Gunpoint In Separate Davis Incidents: Police]

According to police, Rodriquez is known to have connections to West Sacramento and Woodland.

"A felony arrest warrant has been issued for robbery and weapons charges," Davis police said. "He has additional warrants for his arrest as well."

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to call the Davis Police Department at 530-747-5400; or call 911 if he is seen.