Crime & Safety

Authorities Seek 2 Men Seen Night of Temecula Music Store Killing

"These subjects are not suspects, but investigators would like to speak to them," stated Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. Tyson Voss.

Investigators released composite sketches Wednesday of two men allegedly seen in a Temecula music store the night an employee was killed in a robbery.

Edward Lawrence "Larry" Robinson died from brutal injuries suffered during an apparent robbery that occurred at 7:28 p.m. March 22 at Pete's Music & Guitar Shop, 28780 Old Town Front St.

The two men were reportedly seen in the shop prior to the incident, Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. Tyson Voss stated in Wednesday's news released that contained the composite sketches.

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"These subjects are not suspects, but investigators would like to speak to them," Voss stated.

The first subject was described as a thin white male in his 20s, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, with dark hair and some facial hair. He was wearing a gray long-sleeved T-shirt, gray beanie and dark jeans. He is believed to have tattoos on both arms.

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The second subject was described as a thin Asian male in his 20s, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, with his spiky hair dyed red with blond tips. He was wearing a white sleeveless T-shirt and dark pants. He has colorful tattoos on both arms.

Additionally, investigators are asking assistance from the public in gathering information from anyone who was in the business on March 22 who might have seen anything or anyone suspicious in the business complex during that afternoon, Voss stated.

Anyone that may have witnessed this incident or have information regarding the incident was encouraged to contact Investigator Baeza of the Riverside Sheriff's Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2777, or Investigator Topete of the Southwest Station at 951-696-3000.


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