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Subway Bandit Pleads Guilty to Federal Robbery
18 Jul
Summary
- Man guilty of robbing three Subways and a donut shop.
- Used a knife and replica pistol in late-night targeted attacks.
- Arrested after a traffic stop, facing up to 20 years.
Freddie Alexander Lopez, a 24-year-old from Santa Ana, has pleaded guilty to a federal robbery charge stemming from a spree of crimes committed in early 2026. Lopez admitted to targeting three Subway restaurants and a donut shop over approximately six days.
His crimes, which began on January 27, 2026, involved entering businesses late at night, ordering items, and then brandishing a weapon to demand money. During one incident at a Santa Ana Subway, Lopez made off with $300. In another on January 30, he threatened a cashier with a knife at a Fountain Valley Subway.
Lopez also attempted to rob a Yum Yum Donuts store on January 30 and a third Subway in Anaheim on February 1. During the Anaheim incident, surveillance showed him armed with what appeared to be a black pistol and attempting to jump over the counter.
Law enforcement arrested Lopez on February 6, believing his vehicle matched descriptions from the robberies. Officers reportedly found a replica handgun, a knife, a mask, and glasses matching those used in the crimes. Following his guilty plea, Lopez is slated for sentencing on October 2 and faces a maximum of 20 years imprisonment.
