A second individual who allegedly committed a series of robberies against bank clients was arrested Monday, said the Attorney General’s office.
Authorities said Juan Antonio “Doe” was arrested for his presumed connection to a band dedicated to rob bank customers after withdrawing money.
The criminal band alleged leader, identified as Andrés “Doe,” was arrested days before.
Assistant Attorney General in Mexicali Fernando Ramírez said Juan Antonio was arrested for his relationship to a robbery reported on Aug. 2.
Back then, the victim withdrew a high amount of money from a bank located inside a shopping mall located by Lázaro Cárdenas Boulevard.
The victim and his father attempted to return to their Fraccionamiento Villafontana subdivision home when several armed men attempted to rob them.
The victim tried to flee but his vehicle was shot. The driver got a minor injury on his back and lost control of the vehicle, which ended crashing against a residence, authorities said.
The suspects took part of the money and left scene.
Ramírez said the second suspect arrested is also related to a July 14 robbery committed against employees of Juventud 2000 Sports Center in southern Mexicali, when suspects took around 100,000 pesos or $5,555 that staff was about to deposit in a bank.
Man found dead
A man was found dead inside a cemetery in what authorities think might have been caused by foul play, according to media reports.
The body was located at La Herradura cemetery at Kilometer 15 of the Airport Highway, wrapped in a beige blanket and severely decomposed.
A witness reported the finding around 4:50 p.m. at a shooting range and next to a rehabilitation center.
The man was found tied with gray tape by the hands, feet and head.
The corpse was located among trash, cans of beer, tires and clothes.
Authorities found on scene vehicle and footprints.
Corpse found in canal
The body of a man who introduced himself to a canal during the weekend was found by Mexicali firefighters, according to media reports.
The corpse of Francisco De La Cruz Gaona, 31, was located Monday afternoon at the Pacífico Canal.
According to the police the deceased man was drinking alcoholic beverages Sunday afternoon along with other men and suddenly decided to jump into the canal.
The man did not come out, according to witnesses.
For several hours police officers and firefighters attempted to find the man, who was finally located by a diver.
The body was transported to the state’s Coroner’s office.
