Suspect Sought For Robbery In Elderly Woman’s Home

Sun., Aug. 4, 1996

From Staff And Wire Reports

Secret Witness is offering a reward for information that leads to the arrest of Johnny Lopez.

Lopez, 51, is wanted on a warrant for residential burglary. Police say he forced his way into the home of an older woman in a wheelchair, took money and threatened her.

He also has convictions for driving under the influence, repeatedly driving with a suspended license, hit and run while driving, and reckless driving.

Lopez is a 5-foot-11 Hispanic man, with brown hair and eyes. He weighs about 150 pounds.

Anyone with information on Lopez’s whereabouts is asked to call Secret Witness at 327-5111. A cash reward is offered and callers do not have to give their name to be eligible for the money.

Secret Witness is a civilian organization not affiliated with law enforcement. Callers are urged to use a code name or number for future contact about the reward money. , DataTimes ILLUSTRATION: Photo

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