The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is currently investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Monday, October 14, at approximately 1 pm. The incident took place at a business near the intersection of State Route 84 and Stanfield Road in Stanfield.
According to the PCSO report, a masked suspect entered the business armed with a handgun. In a violent turn of events, the suspect reportedly used the weapon to strike two employees before fleeing the scene with a small amount of cash.
Authorities have released a description of the suspect:
- Hispanic male
- Approximately 20 years old
- Around 5’7″ tall
- Weighing about 150 lbs
- Dark hair
- Possibly has a dark beard
The suspect was wearing a mask during the robbery, which has raised concerns among some local residents. There are reports of community members expressing worry that COVID-related mask policies may be providing cover for individuals to commit violent crimes with increased anonymity.
The PCSO is actively seeking information from the public to aid in their investigation. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 520-866-5111.
As the investigation continues, local businesses and residents are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement immediately.
