Teen Suspect Arrested after Armed Robbery

Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 12:00 AM

On Tuesday, October 27, Farmington detectives received a tip regarding the suspect’s identity. Detectives made contact with the individual and took him to the station for questioning. The suspect, who has been identified as 17-year-old Jeremy Tryon of Farmington, was arrested and charged with armed robbery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

From Farmington Police:

On Saturday, October 24 at approximately 2:26 a.m. Farmington police were dispatched to the Giant gas station located at 2603 E. 20^th St in reference to an armed robbery. Officers contacted the two female employees who were present at the time of the incident. They learned that a male individual entered the store wearing an all-black costume and Scream mask. The man walked up to the counter, brandished a firearm and demanded money. He then fired a round over the employee’s head before running out of the store. The suspect left with approximately $70 in cash from the register.

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