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The victims said the suspect demanded their money or he would shoot them, and they threw a wallet and cell phone to him. The victims reported the suspect then demanded any jewelry they were wearing before fleeing the area on foot.

When Deputies arrived on scene, the suspect was gone, however shoe impressions were discovered leading from the scene, west along the West Main Canal. Deputies requested the assistance of the United States Border Patrol in tracking the suspect.

Agents of the USBP arrived and were able to track the suspect directly to his home located in the trailer park at 400 N Figueroa Avenue.

The suspect, determined to be 16 years of age, was arrested at his home by Deputies and booked into the Yuma County Juvenile Justice center. A black air pistol was also recovered at the home.