TOPPENISH, Wash. -- A restaurant in the 100 block of East Toppenish Avenue was robbed at gunpoint Monday night, police say.
Two male teenagers entered the business about 9:50 p.m., showed a gun and were given an undisclosed amount of cash, according to a news release from the Toppenish Police Department. They fled on foot.
The teens were wearing jeans, dark-colored clothing, dark beanies and had handkerchiefs covering their faces.
Tips about the case may be reported to the police department at 509-865-4355.
-- Mark Morey
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2010/01/05/toppenish-restaurant-robbed-at-gunpoint-monday-night
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Friday, January 1, 2010
Yakima store robbed at gunpoint
YAKIMA, Wash. -- A man wearing a black jacket and ski mask robbed a North First Street store at gunpoint late Thursday afternoon.
The robbery occurred at about 4:50 p.m. at the La Tiendita Del Mexico at 1009 N. First St. when a man entered the store with a handgun and demanded money, according to a news release from the Yakima Police Department.
After being given an undisclosed amount of cash, the robber ran from the store. No injuries were reported. Police said they searched the area, but were unable to locate the robber.
-- Yakima Herald-Republic
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2010/01/01/north-first-street-store-robbed-at-gunpoint
The robbery occurred at about 4:50 p.m. at the La Tiendita Del Mexico at 1009 N. First St. when a man entered the store with a handgun and demanded money, according to a news release from the Yakima Police Department.
After being given an undisclosed amount of cash, the robber ran from the store. No injuries were reported. Police said they searched the area, but were unable to locate the robber.
-- Yakima Herald-Republic
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2010/01/01/north-first-street-store-robbed-at-gunpoint
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Machete-robbers arrested
SELAH -- Three suspected robbers didn't stand much of a chance against a mass of man power and artillery in Selah. A trio of law enforcement agencies surrounded a house on Wenas Avenue, knowing the bandits were inside.
The commotion in Selah started here in Union gap when two machete-wielding robbers tried to knock over Coco's. What the crooks didn't plan on was the clerk pulling a gun.
"It's always dangerous anytime you have somebody that's got a weapon. But evidently he felt he was in a good enough position," explained Union Gap Police Sgt. Larry Worden.
The clerk held one of the suspects until police arrived. And it didn't take long to find the rest of the suspect thieves and their hide out.
Yakima Police Capt. Jeff Schneider was on the scene. "One male was arrested there. They obtained information that others involved in the robbery and possibly involved in the other robberies that have been occurring in the Yakima area were at this house."
With a string of unresolved knife-point robberies in Yakima, police think they've solved at least a few of these cases.
"It looks like the info we have is that all four of them have been involved in one way or another in a string of robberies that have been going on," Capt. Schneider said.
Whether or not these crooks have been sticking up stores all over Yakima remains to be seen. Right now though, they will face charges for this latest knife-point knock-over at the very least.
"The three subjects are being held pending formal charges. They're still under investigation, but we expect formal charges for our Union Gap case shortly," said Sgt. Worden.
Even though this string of robberies never got the chance to escalate into violence, this morning's show of force is a clear indication cops weren't sure if someone in the house might try to use a two-foot machete on one of them.
http://www.kimatv.com/news/local/80380747.html
The commotion in Selah started here in Union gap when two machete-wielding robbers tried to knock over Coco's. What the crooks didn't plan on was the clerk pulling a gun.
"It's always dangerous anytime you have somebody that's got a weapon. But evidently he felt he was in a good enough position," explained Union Gap Police Sgt. Larry Worden.
The clerk held one of the suspects until police arrived. And it didn't take long to find the rest of the suspect thieves and their hide out.
Yakima Police Capt. Jeff Schneider was on the scene. "One male was arrested there. They obtained information that others involved in the robbery and possibly involved in the other robberies that have been occurring in the Yakima area were at this house."
With a string of unresolved knife-point robberies in Yakima, police think they've solved at least a few of these cases.
"It looks like the info we have is that all four of them have been involved in one way or another in a string of robberies that have been going on," Capt. Schneider said.
Whether or not these crooks have been sticking up stores all over Yakima remains to be seen. Right now though, they will face charges for this latest knife-point knock-over at the very least.
"The three subjects are being held pending formal charges. They're still under investigation, but we expect formal charges for our Union Gap case shortly," said Sgt. Worden.
Even though this string of robberies never got the chance to escalate into violence, this morning's show of force is a clear indication cops weren't sure if someone in the house might try to use a two-foot machete on one of them.
http://www.kimatv.com/news/local/80380747.html
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Prosser- armed robbery, 2 suspects arrested
PROSSER, Wash. — Two men were arrested after an armed robbery at a Prosser auction company Monday afternoon, and police are looking for a third suspect.
The incident was reported about 4 p.m. at C & L Auction, 13081 W. Shelby Road, about two miles north of Prosser.
Benton County sheriff’s officials say three suspects arrived at the business, and one of them entered and demanded money while showing a gun. The trio left in a vehicle with several hundred dollars.
Deputies soon located the vehicle, traveling north on Gap Road near Kingtull Road, and tried to stop it. But a 40-year-old occupant fled into an orchard as the vehicle continued.
A police dog tracked the running suspect, who traveled more than a mile before unsuccessfully trying to hide, authorities said.
The car was later found abandoned on Wilgus Road.
A 22-year-old suspect was later located in Pasco, officials said.
Both of the arrested men were jailed on suspicion of first-degree robbery.
— Mark Morey
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/29/two-robbery-suspects-nabbed-third-still-on-the-loose
The incident was reported about 4 p.m. at C & L Auction, 13081 W. Shelby Road, about two miles north of Prosser.
Benton County sheriff’s officials say three suspects arrived at the business, and one of them entered and demanded money while showing a gun. The trio left in a vehicle with several hundred dollars.
Deputies soon located the vehicle, traveling north on Gap Road near Kingtull Road, and tried to stop it. But a 40-year-old occupant fled into an orchard as the vehicle continued.
A police dog tracked the running suspect, who traveled more than a mile before unsuccessfully trying to hide, authorities said.
The car was later found abandoned on Wilgus Road.
A 22-year-old suspect was later located in Pasco, officials said.
Both of the arrested men were jailed on suspicion of first-degree robbery.
— Mark Morey
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/29/two-robbery-suspects-nabbed-third-still-on-the-loose
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Selah- another armed robbery
SELAH, Wash. — For the second time this week, an armed robber took cash and cigarettes from a store in the Yakima area.
The incident was reported late Wednesday at the Shell gas station off Interstate 82 near the main gate to the Yakima Training Center.
Yakima County sheriff’s deputies say a man knocked on the store’s locked door just before 11:30 p.m. When an employee opened the door for him, he showed a gun and demanded money.
He received an undisclosed amount of cash and also took the cigarettes before he left, deputies say.
Immediately after, callers reported gunfire in the area. Authorities believe the robber may have fired the shots to intimidate the clerk and a witness at the store.
Deputies, state troopers and training center police soon arrived but could not locate the suspect.
He was described as a clean shaven, light complected Hispanic, in his 20s and about 6 feet tall and 180 pounds. He was wearing a blue stocking cap, black coat and black jeans.
On Monday night, two men armed with machetes robbed the Yakima Walgreens store at 40th and Summitview avenues of cash and cigarettes.
In another robbery in which cash was taken, two men armed with guns held up the Shell station on South First Street in Selah on Tuesday night.
— Mark Morey
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/24/man-with-gun-robs-selah-gas-station
The incident was reported late Wednesday at the Shell gas station off Interstate 82 near the main gate to the Yakima Training Center.
Yakima County sheriff’s deputies say a man knocked on the store’s locked door just before 11:30 p.m. When an employee opened the door for him, he showed a gun and demanded money.
He received an undisclosed amount of cash and also took the cigarettes before he left, deputies say.
Immediately after, callers reported gunfire in the area. Authorities believe the robber may have fired the shots to intimidate the clerk and a witness at the store.
Deputies, state troopers and training center police soon arrived but could not locate the suspect.
He was described as a clean shaven, light complected Hispanic, in his 20s and about 6 feet tall and 180 pounds. He was wearing a blue stocking cap, black coat and black jeans.
On Monday night, two men armed with machetes robbed the Yakima Walgreens store at 40th and Summitview avenues of cash and cigarettes.
In another robbery in which cash was taken, two men armed with guns held up the Shell station on South First Street in Selah on Tuesday night.
— Mark Morey
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/24/man-with-gun-robs-selah-gas-station
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Selah- gunmen rob store
SELAH, Wash. — Two masked men robbed a Selah gas station at gunpoint on Tuesday night, police say.
The robbery was reported at 10 p.m. at the Shell station in the 300 block of South First Street, according to a news release issued this morning by the Selah Police Department.
The robbers entered the store, displayed handguns and demanded cash, police said. The two employees inside were not hurt.
The pair fled with an undisclosed amount of money. They were driving a small, white two-door car.
The victims described one of the robbers as white, 5 feet 6 inches tall and 130 to 140 pounds. He was wearing a ski mask, red shirt, blue jeans and black boots. The second suspect was also wearing a ski mask, but a detailed description was unavailable.
Anyone with information on the case may call Selah police at 509-698-7347.
— Mark Morey
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/23/gunmen-make-off-with-cash-from-selah-gas-station
The robbery was reported at 10 p.m. at the Shell station in the 300 block of South First Street, according to a news release issued this morning by the Selah Police Department.
The robbers entered the store, displayed handguns and demanded cash, police said. The two employees inside were not hurt.
The pair fled with an undisclosed amount of money. They were driving a small, white two-door car.
The victims described one of the robbers as white, 5 feet 6 inches tall and 130 to 140 pounds. He was wearing a ski mask, red shirt, blue jeans and black boots. The second suspect was also wearing a ski mask, but a detailed description was unavailable.
Anyone with information on the case may call Selah police at 509-698-7347.
— Mark Morey
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/23/gunmen-make-off-with-cash-from-selah-gas-station
Monday, December 21, 2009
Yakima- men w/machetes rob store
YAKIMA, Wash. — Two men armed with machetes early this morning robbed the Walgreens store at Summitview and 40th avenues, police say.
The two men, who used bandannas to cover their faces, entered the store about 2:40 a.m., according to a news release from the Yakima Police Department.
They were given an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes before fleeing in a maroon Pontiac Grand Am, described as a late 1980s to early ’90s model, police said.
The three employees and one customer in the store were not hurt.
Both men were described as 18 to 20 years old and between 160 and 200 pounds. They were wearing dark clothing.
Police ask anyone with information about the case to call 509-575-6200.
— Mark Morey
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/21/machete-wielding-men-rob-west-yakima-walgreens-store
The two men, who used bandannas to cover their faces, entered the store about 2:40 a.m., according to a news release from the Yakima Police Department.
They were given an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes before fleeing in a maroon Pontiac Grand Am, described as a late 1980s to early ’90s model, police said.
The three employees and one customer in the store were not hurt.
Both men were described as 18 to 20 years old and between 160 and 200 pounds. They were wearing dark clothing.
Police ask anyone with information about the case to call 509-575-6200.
— Mark Morey
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/21/machete-wielding-men-rob-west-yakima-walgreens-store
Toppenish robberies
TOPPENISH, Wash. — Police say they made arrests in an attempted purse-snatching and are investigating a commercial robbery that took place Sunday.
The robbery was reported about 10 p.m. at an unnamed store in the 600 block of East Toppenish Avenue.
The clerk told Toppenish police that a man demanded money after brandishing a firearm. He left on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Officers searched the area and were able to collect evidence, but the suspect remained at large, according to a Toppeniish Police Department news release.
The suspect was described as between 20 and 30 years old. He was wearing a dark-colored, hooded sweatshirt and dark jeans.
Police ask anyone with information about the case to call 865-4355.
In the other case, a woman described as elderly told police that another woman tried to grab her purse in the 700 block of West First Avenue at 3:20 p.m.
When she was unable to take it, the thief returned to the van she was riding in and the vehicle left the area.
Officers soon stopped the van and arrested a woman from the Lakewood, Wash., area. They also arrested a suspected accomplice, a girl from the Wapato area, according to the news release.
— Mark Morey
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/21/toppenish-police-investigate-robbery-arrests-made-in-attempted-purse-snatching
The robbery was reported about 10 p.m. at an unnamed store in the 600 block of East Toppenish Avenue.
The clerk told Toppenish police that a man demanded money after brandishing a firearm. He left on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Officers searched the area and were able to collect evidence, but the suspect remained at large, according to a Toppeniish Police Department news release.
The suspect was described as between 20 and 30 years old. He was wearing a dark-colored, hooded sweatshirt and dark jeans.
Police ask anyone with information about the case to call 865-4355.
In the other case, a woman described as elderly told police that another woman tried to grab her purse in the 700 block of West First Avenue at 3:20 p.m.
When she was unable to take it, the thief returned to the van she was riding in and the vehicle left the area.
Officers soon stopped the van and arrested a woman from the Lakewood, Wash., area. They also arrested a suspected accomplice, a girl from the Wapato area, according to the news release.
— Mark Morey
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/21/toppenish-police-investigate-robbery-arrests-made-in-attempted-purse-snatching
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Sunnyside- robbery suspect (and Mattawa killings suspect) arrested
SUNNYSIDE, Wash. — Police here say they have arrested a man who may have robbed two convenience stores this week along Yakima Valley Highway.
However, investigators are releasing almost no details because an investigation is still underway, said Charlotte Hinderlider, Sunnyside Police Department spokeswoman.
Police arrested the man Tuesday night at a Yakima Valley Highway Restaurant with a group of people who may be connected to Mattawa’s triple homicide.
Detectives are still sorting out his connection, Hinderlider said.
However, detectives believe the man held up a Pik-a-Pop store in the 1500 block Saturday and Hiway Fruit in the 200 block about 9 p.m. Tuesday night.
In Saturday’s robbery, police said, the man pointed a gun at the clerk demanding money and then fled with the cash. A few days later, police released a photo taken from a security camera asking for help identifying the suspect.
Detectives believe the man in custody is the man in the photo.
Hinderlider would not provide details about Wednesday’s robbery.
Police also did not release the name and age of the suspect, something they normally do after an arrest.
“There’s a lot of investigation that still needs to take place before we’re going to give out a name,” Hinderlider said.
The Yakima Herald-Republic typically withholds names of suspects until they are formally charged in court.
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/16/sunnyside-police-arrest-man-they-believe-has-connection-to-convenience-store-robberies
However, investigators are releasing almost no details because an investigation is still underway, said Charlotte Hinderlider, Sunnyside Police Department spokeswoman.
Police arrested the man Tuesday night at a Yakima Valley Highway Restaurant with a group of people who may be connected to Mattawa’s triple homicide.
Detectives are still sorting out his connection, Hinderlider said.
However, detectives believe the man held up a Pik-a-Pop store in the 1500 block Saturday and Hiway Fruit in the 200 block about 9 p.m. Tuesday night.
In Saturday’s robbery, police said, the man pointed a gun at the clerk demanding money and then fled with the cash. A few days later, police released a photo taken from a security camera asking for help identifying the suspect.
Detectives believe the man in custody is the man in the photo.
Hinderlider would not provide details about Wednesday’s robbery.
Police also did not release the name and age of the suspect, something they normally do after an arrest.
“There’s a lot of investigation that still needs to take place before we’re going to give out a name,” Hinderlider said.
The Yakima Herald-Republic typically withholds names of suspects until they are formally charged in court.
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/16/sunnyside-police-arrest-man-they-believe-has-connection-to-convenience-store-robberies
Monday, December 14, 2009
Sunnyside- police seek man in robbery
SUNNYSIDE, Wash. -- Police here need help identifying a man who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint Saturday night.
Police believe the man about 8:30 p.m. entered the store in the 1500 block of Yakima Valley Highway, made a purchase, displayed a gun to the clerk and demanded money, according to a news release today.
The suspect then left the store with an undisclosed amount of cash, the release said.
For more information,
call Sunnyside Police at 509-836-6200.
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/14/police-seek-man-in-sunnyside-robbery
Friday, December 11, 2009
Yakima- armed robbery
YAKIMA, Wash. -- A man armed with a short-barreled rifle robbed a restaurant Thursday evening, police said.
The robber wore a nylon stocking over his head while taking an undisclosed amount of cash from the Tacos Del Rey restaurant in the 1200 block of South Sixth Street, according to a news release from the Yakima Police Department.
Police said they arrived soon after the robbery was reported at 7:05 p.m., but they could not locate the suspect, who was last seen heading north on foot.
The four employees and several customers were not hurt.
The robber was described as about 5 feet, 8 inches tall and 150 pounds. Besides the nylon stocking, no clothing description was given in the news release.
Police asked anyone with information about the case to call detectives at 509-575-6212.
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/11/armed-man-robs-tacos-del-rey-restaurant-escapes
The robber wore a nylon stocking over his head while taking an undisclosed amount of cash from the Tacos Del Rey restaurant in the 1200 block of South Sixth Street, according to a news release from the Yakima Police Department.
Police said they arrived soon after the robbery was reported at 7:05 p.m., but they could not locate the suspect, who was last seen heading north on foot.
The four employees and several customers were not hurt.
The robber was described as about 5 feet, 8 inches tall and 150 pounds. Besides the nylon stocking, no clothing description was given in the news release.
Police asked anyone with information about the case to call detectives at 509-575-6212.
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/11/armed-man-robs-tacos-del-rey-restaurant-escapes
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