Crime & Safety
Co-Op Robbery Suspect in Custody
Davis Police Department arrested a man shortly after a suspect broke into the closing Davis Co-Op, stole merchandise and ran off, authorities said.
It was around 10:20 p.m. Tuesday evening as Davis Food Co-Op employees were closing up shop a Davis man forced his way into the building, and made a dash for merchandise.
According to Davis Police, that male suspect is Robert Baker, 42, and they believe he is responsible for not only the attempted theft of Co-Op merchandise, but an earlier vehicle burglary that had been reported just prior to the Co-Op robbery.
According to Davis PD, while inside the Co-Op, employees intervened and attempted to stop Baker. A short struggle ensued before the suspect was able to free himself and escape from the area.
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Davis officers arrived and located someone matching the suspect’s description in the 900 block of F St.
"Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that Baker was responsible for the robbery and subsequently arrested," according to a Davis PD press release.
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Baker was arrested and lodged at the Yolo County Jail for robbery, burglary, and possession of a controlled substance.
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