3 Men Busted in Salinas for Robbery, Conspiracy and Possession of a Concealed Firearm

Three residents from South Monterey County were caught and detained in Salinas for a robbery incident that took place on Wednesday morning, May 27 at 12:25 am. Salinas Police Officers responded to a report of an armed robbery in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant located at Sanborn Road and McGowan Drive where the victim had been beat up and pistol whipped. Officers found the victim bleeding from the head and he was transported to Natividad Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.
The victim said he was accosted, robbed and pistol whipped by three suspects wearing black hooded sweatshirts. They ended up taking his wallet and backpack before they all ran towards McGowan Circle. Officers conducted an extensive area search for the suspects and were subsequently able to locate three individuals matching the suspects description inside a vehicle parked nearby. They were detained and after they were positively identified as the robbery suspects, they were arrested. Officers found a 9mm handgun and evidence linking the suspects to the crime in the vehicle.
The three suspects arrested were 19-year-old Xavier Jimenez of Soledad, 19-year-old Richard Andrew Flores of Gonzales and a 16-year-old juvenile from Gonzales. Jimenez and Flores were transported to Monterey County Jail, while the minor was transported to juvenile hall. All suspects are facing charges of robbery, conspiracy and possession of a concealed firearm.

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