Woman arrested on charges stemming from “maquinitas” robbery
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Aug 2, 2024, 0 Comments
Courtesy Eddie Zavala,
Laredo, TX – On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office arrested Rosalinda Puente, 34, in El Cenizo and served her with an arrest warrant charging her with robbery F/2.
The incident stems from a robbery that occurred last month at a “maquinitas” establishment located on the 1200 block of Espejo Molina in Rio Bravo. The victim reported that an unknown individual entered the establishment and forcefully took money from her. That same night, the suspect was identified as Sergio Javier Torres, 19. He was arrested and remanded to the Webb County Jail.
During the investigation, Puente was found to be Torres’s aunt and was also present during the robbery. Torres admitted that he and Puente planned and committed the robbery. Puente was remanded to the Webb County Jail on a $75,000 bond.
“I congratulate my team of investigators for their great job and for putting these two subjects behind bars,” said Sheriff Martin Cuellar. “If you know the whereabouts of fugitives who are running away from the law, call our hotline at 956-415-BUST (2878). If your tip leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward.”
