YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – 23-year-old Angel Morales is facing three felonies, including armed robbery and aggravated assault.

“Shortly after 11 a.m., we received a report of an armed robbery, which just happened. Two suspects showed up and demanded the wallet and keys of the 51-year-old male victim who was in the vehicle,” Yuma said. said Sergeant Lori Franklin of the police department's public information department.

The suspects then fled in a vehicle, according to the Yuma Police Department (YPD).

“About 45 minutes later, officers located the vehicle on Virginia Drive,” Sergeant Franklin said.

YPD was able to take Mr. Morales into custody.

But this is not Morales' first run-in with the law.

The 23-year-old has been convicted of four felonies, including two counts of drug paraphernalia, one count of possession of dangerous drugs and one count of theft.

Sergeant Rory Franklin said crimes like this were not typical in our area.

“You know, compared to other towns our size, I don't think we have a lot,” Sergeant Franklin said.

She told me the reason. “So, we have a good community, and the community likes to help. When they get information, they give it to us,” Sergeant Franklin explained.

Residents who live in an apartment complex across the street from where the robbery occurred said they don't feel safe.

“No more, you know my door is unlocked right now, I might lock it right now. Well, I thought I was safe here, so if you think it's safe, don't do it.” Lock your doors,'' said local resident Kenneth Finbarth, who lives nearby.

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