Press Release

Armed Robbery at Subway

Date:

01/15/2012 (Last updated: 01/16/2012)

Summary:

The investigation revealed an unknown male entered the business with a gun in his hand and demanded money. An undisclosed amount of money was given to the subject who left on foot in an unknown direction.

Contact:

Sgt. Clint NorredPublic Information OfficerQuality Assurance
 

On Sunday, January 15, 2012 at about 7:40 pm officers from the Yuma Police Department were dispatched to Subway, located at 1522 S. Ave B, for the report of an Armed Robbery.

The investigation revealed an unknown male entered the business with a gun in his hand and demanded money.  An undisclosed amount of money was given to the subject who left on foot in an unknown direction.

The subject is described as possibly being Hispanic with a Spanish accent.   He is a male, about 5'7" and about 175-185 pounds.  He was wearing a cap and face mask, grey hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and white tennis shoes.

The Yuma Police Department encourages anyone with information about this case to please call the Yuma Police Department at (928) 783-4421 or 78-Crime (to remain anonymous). Please refer to case number 12-0002785.

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