Sierra Vista man arrested for armed robbery and assault

Oct 13, 2014 7:23 PM by Anthony Victor Reyes

SIERRA VISTA - Sierra Vista Police arrested Jimmie Smith with aggravated assault and armed robbery in the 10 block of Sherbundy Street on Saturday, Oct. 11.

The victim said that he was attacked while performing tile work at his residence. He told the officers that a man he knew as James assaulted him and took his wallet.

According to the victim, the man he knew as James has been living in the she behind his house.

The officers were able to identify and locate the suspect after the victim provided a detailed description. Smith was found less than a mile away from the robbery site within an hour of the incident.

The officers obtained a search warrant and found evidence of the robbery in the shed that Smith has been living in. The 57-year-old is currently being held at Cochise County Jail on a $20,000 bond.

Smith is from Sierra Vista.

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Sierra Vista man arrested for armed robbery and assault