January 3, 2008
AGGRAVATED ROBBERY
Midland Police were called to the scene of an armed robbery today, January 3, 2008, at approximately 4:00 p.m. at the 7-11 located at 1112 S. Midland Drive.
The suspect entered the store when no other customers were inside. He brought merchandise to the register. He then asked for change. When the clerk opened the register, he demanded all the money and displayed a weapon in the waistband of his pants. He fled on foot with an undetermined amount of cash and possibly got into a gold colored 2007 Malibu.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, in his late 20’s, approximately 6-feet tall, medium build, and clean shaven. At the time, he was dark jeans, a black ball cap, and a dark colored hooded sweatshirt.
Police believe the suspect is the same person responsible for the Aggravated Robberies of Kent Kwik and Subway on December 23 and the Payless Shoe Store and TCBY on December 16.
Detectives are seeking information about the suspect. Anyone who knows information about the crime or the person involved should contact the Midland Police Department at 685.7108 or Crimestoppers at 694.TIPS.
ROBBERY ARREST
Midland Police have arrested a man in connection with the recent Aggravated Robbery of a 7-11 store.
19-year-old Daniel Becerra (6-2-88) of Midland was taken into custody this morning, January 4, 2008. He was located at 5009 Rio Grande, the Santa Fe Apartments. The arrest follows an Aggravated Robbery that occurred yesterday, January 3, 2008, at 1112 S. Midland Drive. A fingerprint left at the scene helped identify the suspect. In addition, the clerk at the store was able to positively identify him as being the man who committed the crime.
Detectives searched the apartment where the suspect lived with his mother. No evidence was found.
More charges could follow if a connection is made with Becerra and the other four Aggravated Robberies; two from December 16 and two from December 23.
The investigation continues.
SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
The City of Midland will hold a swearing-in ceremony at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 7, 2008, at the Midland Center, 105 N. Main. A new Mayor and City Council Members were elected on November 6, 2007.
Taking the oath of office:
W. Wesley Perry Mayor
A. Scott Dufford At-Large
John H. James District 3
Michael B. Trost District 4
W. Wesley Perry has served as City Council Member At-Large since 2002. He is a native Midlander and is owner of SES Investments, Ltd. an oil and gas investments company; President of EGL Resources, Inc. and oil and gas operating company; Director of United Trust Group, a public insurance company; and President of a real estate investment company.
A. Scott Dufford has served on the City Council since 2001 as the District 3 Council Member. He was elected to the At-Large position during the recent election. He is an independent businessman with diversified interests in oil and gas exploration, oilfield services, real estate, and banking.
John H. James is the current CEO for Tomcat USA. This newcomer to the City Council comes with the experience of having served on many local boards such as the Midland Chamber of Commerce, the Midland College Board of Trustees, the Midland Community Healthcare Services, and the Midland Economic Development Corporation.
Michael B. Trost has been a Midland resident for twenty seven years. He has been active in business and civic affairs including volunteering many hours with Midland Community Theatre, Midland/Odessa Symphony and Chorale, Summer Mummers, and other public forums. He and his wife own EnviroKids Pre-School and Child Care Center, LLC.
Keynote speaker for the event will be the Honorable John Hyde, District Judge, 238th Judicial District.
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