FORT DODGE, Iowa — 20-year-old Christafer T. Perez of Fort Dodge was arrested Tuesday after robbing and stealing from two different Casey's General Stores in the same day, Fort Dodge Police Department announced.
Shortly after 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, a call from the Fort Dodge Casey's located at 3327 5th Ave. S. reported that a male had entered the store and demanded money before leaving on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.
When officers arrived on scene, they gathered information from the victim and other witnesses, finding that no weapon was displayed during the incident and that no injuries were reported. Officers were given descriptions of what Perez looked like and what he was wearing.
Then, just after 9:30 a.m., a call from a different Fort Dodge Casey's, this one located at 2007 N. 15th St., reported a male left the store without paying for items. The call also reported the thief left southbound on a bike.
An officer who was in the area quickly located Perez on his bike based off of the physical description. Perez was taken into custody after attempting to escape.
Following a continued investigation of the two incidents, it was determined that Perez was responsible for both.
Perez is charged with the following in connection to the robbery of the first Casey's:
- Robbery in the 2nd Degree
- Theft in the 5th Degree
The following charges are in connection to the second incident:
- Interference with Official Acts
- Theft in the 5th Degree
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
He is currently being held in the Webster County Jail.
Investigation into the incidents will continue, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Fort Dodge police.
Information can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.