Press Release

Armed Robbery - Update

Date:

10/24/2008

Summary:

On Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 8:41 am, Yuma Police Officers were dispatched to Allstate Insurance at 3939 South Avenue 3E in reference to an armed robbery.

Contact:

Officer Clint NorredPolice Officer - Public Information OfficerQuality Assurance
 

On Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 8:41 am, Yuma Police Officers were dispatched to Allstate Insurance at 3939 South Avenue 3E in reference to an armed robbery.

The investigation revealed an unidentified Hispanic Male entered the business and confronted the clerk. The suspect displayed a knife and demanded money. The suspect fled the area on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.

The Hispanic Male is described as in his 20’s, tall and thin. He was last seen wearing a red baseball cap, a white t-shirt and blue jeans. A computer sketch of the suspect is attached.

The officers searched the area, but the suspect was not located. 

The Yuma Police Department encourages anybody with any information about this case to please call the Yuma Police Department at (928) 373-4700 or 78-Crime to remain anonymous.

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