A multiagency investigation leads to the arrest of a man wanted for armed robbery 
DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 28, 2018
INCIDENT: Vehicle Theft, Armed Robbery
LOCATION: 1900 block of Clary Drive, Needles
SUSPECT(S): Christian Ray Twobulls, 18 year old, resident of Needles
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Sunday, October 28, 2018, in the early morning hours, a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer was stolen from a parking lot in the 1900 block of Clary Drive in Needles. The vehicle was then used in armed robberies in Bullhead City, AZ. and Laughlin, NV. Detectives from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, Bullhead City Police Department and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department began working together to develop information to identify the suspects involved.
The vehicle was found abandoned in Needles on Monday, October 29th. The vehicle was processed for evidence and returned to its owner. Evidence collected from the vehicle identified Christian Twobulls as a suspect. A search warrant was obtained for Twobulls’ residence. Due to the violent nature of the crime being investigated, the Sheriff Department’s Special Enforcement Division (SWAT) was tasked with serving the search warrant.
On Wednesday, November 14th, the Special Enforcement Division served the search warrant and located Christian Twobulls. Twobulls attempted to flee on foot. During the foot pursuit, Twobulls threw a gun which he had in his possession. Detectives from Las Vegas Metro Police and Bullhead City Police assisted in the search of Twobulls’ residence and in conducting interviews. Further evidence was located connecting Twobulls to the crimes committed in Bullhead City and Laughlin. Twobulls was arrested for Vehicle Theft and Burglary and booked into the Colorado River Station jail. Additional charges are pending in Arizona and Nevada.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective Tim Preston at the Colorado River station at (760)326-9200. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
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Refer: Detective Preston
Station: Colorado River Sheriff's station
Phone No. (760)326-9200
Case No. 211801101
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
1111 Bailey Ave
Needles, CA 92363
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