On Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Pima County deputies responded to the Safeway located at 4752 East Sunrise Drive for a report of a robbery. When they arrived, deputies learned a male suspect had approached the teller at the US Bank, located inside of Safeway, and demanded money be placed into a plastic bag. The teller complied and an undisclosed amount of money was taken.
Detectives, along with an agent from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), responded to the scene to take over the investigation. After reviewing video surveillance and speaking with witnesses, detectives were able to determine the male suspect walked into the Safeway store at approximately 4:30 p.m. After wandering through the store for an hour, the suspect approached the bank to demand money. Witnesses stated the suspect did not brandish or imply a weapon, but spoke with a speech impediment and walked as if he had some physical disabilities. It is believed this was an act, as video surveillance revealed the suspect did not behave with the same physical limitations before approaching the bank.
The suspect is described as:
• Hispanic, appearing to be in his early 20’s
• 5’8” to 5’10” in height, heavy set build
• Last seen wearing a black Arizona Diamondbacks baseball hat, dark blue shirt, khaki shorts, and sunglasses
Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in this case. Anyone with information is asked to call 9-1-1. You can also submit an anonymous tip, with the potential for a reward, by text, phone, or by going to 88-CRIME.org.