Robbery at Prosser Rest Area Leads to the Arrest of Local Man

Prosser Police Department via Facebook

Prosser Police have arrested a 45-year old man for alleged robbery and theft.

On Monday, Police Officers were dispatched to the Prosser Rest Area, at 19 merlot Drive for a reported robbery and assault.

A male victim reported he had arranged to meet the man at the rest area for a Facebook Marketplace transaction. When the victim met with the man, another individual arrived in a separate vehicle and assaulted the victim.

Both Suspects Stole Items From the Victim, and Fled in Their Vehicles.

Detectives with the Benton County Sheriff's Office Pro-Act Team offered assistance to Police. Using technology from the Flock camera system, the 45-year old suspect was located at a residence on Old Inland Empire Road in Whitstran. The suspect taken into custody and booked into the Benton County Jail for:

• Robbery 1st Degree
• Theft 2nd Degree

Search warrants were served on the suspect's residence and his vehicle was seized and impounded.

Police say the victim knew the suspect and this was a targeted incident.

If you have any information about this incident, you're asked to contatct Officer Connolly at: dconnolly@ci.prosser.wa or by calling 509-628-0033.

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