On January 31, 2014, at approximately 10:28 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 1000 block of Pacheco Boulevard after receiving a report of an armed robbery. Two suspects described as Hispanic males entered the business, both armed with firearms. The suspects were said to be wearing gray colored hooded sweatshirts.
A citizen flagged down and told an officer the suspects may have fled in a blue vehicle. Officers located a vehicle matching the suspect vehicle description leaving the area. As officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the suspects fled leading officers in a vehicle pursuit.
The pursuit ended in the 700 block of Burlwood Court, where the suspects fled on foot. Police officers apprehended two male suspects, 26-year-old, Willies Coleman and a 17-year-old juvenile.
A third suspect described as wearing a white tee shirt covered by a dark colored hooded sweatshirt and jeans was not apprehended. The outstanding suspect was last seen running west on Burlwood Court.
“Our officers did a thorough search of the neighborhood; however, the suspect was not found. Officers did locate property stolen from the business in their canvass of the area.”
-Jason Hedden, Police Commander
“Our detectives are looking into the possibility of these individuals involvement in other recent robberies.”
-Ivan Mendez, Detective-Sergeant
This robbery is still under investigation and anyone with information on the crime or others is urged to contact Detective Solis at (209) 827-7070, extension “137”.
To leave an anonymous crime tip call 209-827-7070 Ext. 288. If you have access to a computer and the internet you can also leave an anonymous tip at the Police Department’s web page at www.losbanos.org. At the bottom of the “Contact” page simply click on the “report graffiti and other crime” link or visit the Merced Area Crime Stoppers by telephone at 1-855-725-2420, or at www.mercedareacrimestoppers.org
