Video shows Marine veteran single-handedly disarming robber at gas station in Arizona

On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at approximately 4:30 AM, Deputies responded to an armed robbery report
at the Chevron located at 10747 E. North Frontage Road.

Upon arrival, Deputies learned of three suspects entering the Chevron, one of them armed with a handgun.
The armed suspect walked next to a store customer while pointing the weapon toward the cashier when the
customer acted immediately and disarmed him. The other two suspects fled the area when they witnessed
their fellow criminal stopped. The customer was able to detain the suspect he disarmed until law enforcement
arrived.

The suspect detained during the incident was a juvenile and was booked into the Yuma County Juvenile
Justice Center for one count of armed robbery and one count of aggravated assault.

The other two suspects are still currently outstanding.

No injuries reported from any of the victims. This case remains under investigation.

When Deputies contacted the customer, who previously served in the United States Marine Corps, and asked
how he was able to take control of the situation, he stated, “The Marine Corps taught me not to [mess] around.”

The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public, if you see something, say something, and if you have the
ability to do so safely, without jeopardizing your safety or the safety of others, do something.