The Irvine Police Department has released a sketch of the suspect in an armed home invasion robbery that occurred Monday. The sketch is based on the victim’s description.

On the evening of Monday, October 14, the Irvine Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at a residence in the area of Bosque and Irvine Blvd. The victim reported that at approximately 8:45 p.m. he was inside his residence when an unknown male suspect appeared and brandished a handgun. Another resident returned home during the robbery and the suspect fled in an unknown direction taking cash and credit cards.

The suspect is described as an African American male, approximately 25 years old, wearing a navy blue hooded sweatshirt.

The investigation in this case is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Irvine Police Department Detective Gavin Hudson at 949-724-7168 or ghudson@cityofirvine.org.