MANCHESTER — Police have arrested 26-year-old Estevan Perez Ortiz in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on Dec. 15 in the parking lot of 1279 South Willow St.
The incident took place around 7:30 p.m. when a woman was approached by a male wielding a firearm who demanded her wallet.
The suspect then fled on foot toward South Willow Street.
An investigation ensued, during which police reviewed surveillance footage and observed the suspect entering a silver mini-van.
Through the video evidence, authorities were able to identify Perez Ortiz, a Manchester resident, as the alleged perpetrator.
Following the issuance of an arrest warrant, Perez Ortiz was apprehended on Dec. 20.
He faces charges of armed robbery with a deadly weapon.
Perez Ortiz is scheduled to be arraigned in Hillsborough Superior Court-North today, Dec. 21.
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