Laredo Police apprehended a man named Raimundo Rodriguez, 51, who was accused of robbing a local eight-liner business at gunpoint. He has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The incident took place on Monday, May 20 at around 10:30 a.m. at the 600 block of Market Street.
Upon entering the eight-liner business called King Fu, Rodriguez reportedly brandished a gun at two employees and demanded money. He then fled the scene with approximately $3,000 in cash stuffed into a garbage bag. Thanks to surveillance footage and diligent investigative work, authorities were able to identify Rodriguez and track down a vehicle they believed he used during the crime.
Once his identity was confirmed, a warrant was issued for Rodriguez’s arrest and he was taken into custody. Investigators were also able to recover some of the stolen money and other evidence related to the crime. For more news updates, visit our website. This content is copyrighted to KGNS.