Three suspects are now in custody for a brazen robbery of a man at gunpoint at his home in Seligman.
Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office spokesman, Paul Wick, tells The News the robbers stole around $50,000 worth of items:
During the investigation, detectives identified a woman who had known the victim as one of the primary suspects. It was later determined that all three suspects had fled to Artesia, New Mexico, following the robbery. Using surveillance footage from the Seligman area, detectives were able to trace their movements to Artesia and coordinated with local authorities there. Nationwide warrants were issued for all three suspects.
One suspect was initially taken into custody. Then on May 13th, two YCSO detectives traveled to Artesia, where they met with local law enforcement and arrested the remaining two suspects. Several of the alleged stolen firearms were also recovered during the operation.
The suspects, all from New Mexico—Marisela Reyes, Israel Lopez, and Pedro Esquibel—were arrested for armed robbery, aggravated robbery, theft, kidnapping, trafficking stolen property, aggravated assault, and burglary.