The Yuma Police department press release detailing the robbery of a Yuma business at 1225 W. 8th St on September 27, 2012:
On Thursday, September 27, 2012 at approximately 2:09 pm, Yuma Police Officers were dispatched to the Arco Iris, 1225 W. 8th Street in reference to an armed robbery.
The investigation revealed Jessie Teposte went into the business armed with a weapon and demanded money. Teposte was given an undisclosed amount of money and fled in a white, 1996 Nissan Altima being driven by a female.
The female driver was later detained and questioned. After questioning she was released. TESPOSTE is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5-4, 140 lbs, with multiple tattoos. He was last seen wearing a gray shirt, gray shorts and a gray baseball cap.
YPD officers and the Special Enforcement Team along with the assistance of the Department of Corrections K-9 Unit conducted several searches for Teposte in which met with negative results. Teposte should be considered armed and dangerous.
The Yuma Police Department encourages anyone with information about Teposte's whereabouts to please contact Sgt. Ron Rodriguez at (928) 373-4678 or 78 Crime to remain anonymous.
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