Anaheim cops catch La Puente crooks
From the Anaheim PD:
On January 8th, the Anaheim Police Department asked for the public's help in identifying and locating 2 males responsible for commercial robberies. Surveillance photos and video were distributed to the media.
Both subjects were believed to be responsible for 7 robberies that occurred in Anaheim since December 3, 2008. In these seperates cases, one or both men enter a commercial businesses acting as if they were customers or clients. A handgun was produced, money demanded and the robbery completed. One of the males has a 5-pointed star tattoo on his right elbow.
As a result of the media exposure, information was received from the public identifying the subjects. On Thursday evening, January 29th, robbery detectives arrested Jose Angel Rodriguez and Roberto Antonio Ruiz for these robberies. They were arrested near the 800 block of Dade Avenue in the city of La Puente, where they reside.( They were out in a public near near their residence). They have been booked in the Anaheim Detention Facility for the robberies.
The Anaheim Police Department extends their appreciation to the public for their
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| Frank Girardot, Metro Editor for the San Gabriel Valley Newspapers, brings you behind the yellow tape with takes on true crime, cold cases and more. This is also your forum to discuss crime, its impact on your neighborhood and how we cover it. Have any questions or tips? You can leave a comment here or e-mail Frank. |
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Would these be the same (2) who robbed the Subway? because if the streets are safe, i'd like to order an italian BMT on Wheat.
You have fine taste in sandwich choices, sir.