Arrest made in series of robberies earlier this week

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with four armed robberies earlier this week — including one in which the 73-year-old victim died several hours after he was robbed.

The suspect was arrested shortly before 2 p.m. Wednesday at his house in the 3000 block of West Kay, records show. Lt. Doug Nolte said the man is suspected of committing four robberies. All four incidents occurred in south and west parts of the city either on Monday or early Tuesday morning:

In each of the cases, a gunman approached people outside their vehicles and left in a vehicle with a loud muffler. In at least one of the cases, the vehicle was driven by a woman.

“At this point, there is more footwork to see if there are additional suspects,” Nolte said.

Police are hoping to present evidence in the case to the district attorney’s office by the end of the week, he said.

This story was originally published March 28, 2013 at 11:25 AM with the headline "Arrest made in series of robberies earlier this week."