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Man Arrested on Suspicion of Robbery and Unauthorized Firearm

On Nov. 4, 2021, at 7:10 p.m., the 911 Call Center dispatched police to a robbery that occurred in the vicinity of Kiki’s Automotive, Estate Diamond Ruby. According to police, officers responded and contacted the victim who sit that at about 7 p.m. he was parked in his vehicle eating, when he was approached by two unknown men who were both wearing Wendy’s Uniforms without masks on their faces and carrying a firearm. He stated that he was beaten by both men and that his vehicle was stolen at gun point.

An investigation was conducted, and police believe they have identified the adult suspect as Luis Navarro Jr., 20-years-old. A warrant was sought and signed with a $75,000 bond by Magistrate Brow Ross on May 25, 2022, charging Navarro with Robbery 1st, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Assault 3rd, Unauthorized use of a Vehicle.

On June 24, police reportedly apprehended Navarro without incident. He was processed and transported to the John Bell Correctional Facility in Golden Grove pending his advice of rights hearing on Monday, June 27.

The other suspect is a minor, and the investigation is being processed.

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