Searching for bystanders who saw a burglary at a gambling establishment.
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An unidentified man committed a robbery at a local arcade in Lee County, according to reports from the Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO). The suspect, described as a slim male around 170 cm tall, entered the arcade wearing black clothing and a black mask.
The man approached a 59-year-old employee, threatening him with an unknown weapon. He then proceeded to steal cash from the register and a safe, before making his escape. The man did not specify his direction of exit after the theft.
Witnesses who can provide information about the incident saw the man flee the scene by jumping into a nearby black RAV4. These witnesses have reported their observations to the LCSO, helping them respond effectively to the incident.
The suspect has been identified as Jose Baez Suarez, with his mother, Yideyla Suarez Cedeno, allegedly acting as the getaway driver. The arrest report and linked clothing and BB gun evidence correspond to this suspect's description linked to the crime.
The police are now asking for any witnesses to the crime to come forward and provide information about the suspect. Tips can be reported to the criminal watch office at 0231/132-7441.
Stay tuned for updates as the investigation continues.
- Jose Baez Suarez, who is alleged to have committed a recent robbery at a local arcade in Lee County, is also suspected of having a connection with casino-games and casino-and-gambling activities due to the seizure of a BB gun, a common item used in casino-related crimes.
- In the general-news section, it was reported that the crime-and-justice division is intervening after Jose Baez Suarez, a suspect in the Lee County arcade robbery, was also linked to a series of unresolved casino-related crimes involving theft and intimidation.
