Deputies arrest a Needles man for strong arm robbery after he stole beer and assaulted a store clerk during the crime 
DATE/TIME: July 14. 2019/6:20 a.m.
INCIDENT: Strong Arm Robbery
LOCATION: 2500 block of West Needles Highway, Needles, CA
SUSPECT: Christopher Hood, 41 year old resident of Needles
SUMMARY:
On July 14, 2019, at 6:20 a.m., deputies from the Needles Police Department/Colorado River Station responded to the 2500 block of West Needles Highway following a report of a strong arm robbery at a convenience store/gas station.
When deputies arrived, they determined the suspect, identified as Christopher Hood, came to the location, selected a 12 pack of beer from the shelves, assaulted a clerk and left the location without paying for the merchandise. It was determined Hood left in a green colored vehicle.
Deputies located Hood's vehicle at the 1700 block of West Needles Highway. Hood was contacted at the location, and subsequently placed under arrest for California Penal Code section 211, Robbery. He was booked into the Colorado River Jail, pending a court hearing on $100,000.00 bail. The stolen merchandise was recovered and returned to the victim.
This investigation is on-going and anyone with information is urged to contact Deputy Sutton or Deputy Clayton at the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department located at 1111 Bailey Ave or call (760)326-9200. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the We Tip Hotline at (800) 78-CRIME or leave information online at www.wetip.com.
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Refer: Deputy Kenneth Sutton
Station: Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department
Phone No. 760-326-9200
Case No. 211900583
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
1111 Bailey Ave
Needles, CA 92363
Contact
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