A man reported that he was robbed of a gold chain necklace.

The theft occurred at about 10:00 p.m. Tuesday at a gas station on east Main Street in El Centro. The man told investigating officers that he was pumping gas when he was approached by a man who grabbed a gold chain and ripped it off from his neck. The gold chain and attached cross is valued at $2,500. The suspect was last seen running west on Main Street. The suspect was later identified by the victim after viewing mug shots. Police are looking for the 19-year-old thief.