Tempe police reported the following incident Wednesday:
A 44-year-old Mesa man was arrested on the 700 block of South Hardy Drive early Wednesday morning and charged with armed robbery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. "He simulated a weapon to gain access into the apartment of two male victims," police reported. "[He] threatened to shoot them both if they did not give him $100." One of the victims reportedly tried to avert the robbery by hitting the suspect with a flashlight. The suspect reportedly gained control of the flashlight and hit the victim twice in the side of the head with it. The suspect then allegedly fled the apartment, but police reportedly found him in the parking lot. "[He] was in possession of one of the victims' wallet and further investigation revealed [he] was wanted for an outstanding arrest warrant for parole violation," police reported.
ASU police reported the following incidents Wednesday:
A truck belonging to a 21-year-old female ASU student and one belonging to a 26-year-old male student were reported stolen from Lot 59 Tuesday. Both students said no one else had permission to use their trucks. Police have no suspects or leads in either case. Car stereos were reportedly stolen from pickup trucks belonging to a 23-year-old female ASU student and a 19-year-old male student in Lot 59 Tuesday morning or afternoon. Both victims reportedly parked and locked their trucks at about 10:15 or 10:30 a.m. and returned at 4:45 p.m. The driver-side door lock had reportedly been punched out, and the stereos taken from both vehicles. Police have no suspects, leads or witnesses in either case.
Reports compiled by Brian Indrelunas. Reach the reporter at brian.indrelunas@asu.edu.
