Most Wanted

Roberto Salazar

WARNING: This individual is considered armed and dangerous. Do not attempt to apprehend suspect yourself. If seen, contact your local police station ASAP.

  • Wanted For: Murder of a police officer.
  • Alias: Robert
  • Sex: M
  • Descent: Hispanic
  • Height: 5'5
  • Weight: 180
  • Hair: Black
  • Eyes: Hazel
  • Date of Birth: 09/10/1986
  • Age: 22*
  • DR#: 03-02-16829
*Age Calculated From Date of Crime

Details

The LAPD is asking for the public’s help in locating Roberto Salazar, who is wanted in connection with the murder of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Juan Escalante on August 8, 2008.  As Deputy Escalante was leaving home in the early morning hours, he was approached by a gunman who fired multiple shots at him.  The LAPD reports Salazar has clearly shown himself as a violent gang member with no regard to human life.