TX-23 resident brief · Public safety
NEWS — Suspect arrested for aggravated robbery after threatening store employee with knife
· Reported by 830 Times (Del Rio)
Bottom line
Del Rio police arrested Arnold Mendoza Jr. for aggravated robbery after he threatened a Stripes Convenience Store employee with a knife during a theft attempt on September 29, 2026. He was also charged with giving false information to officers.
Why it matters in TX-23
This incident affects residents of Del Rio, specifically those in the 1300 block of E. Gibbs Street, by highlighting a recent public-safety event involving a local business. The suspect is currently in GEO custody pending magistration.
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