Tropicana's front glass window was shattered by one suspect who then ransacked the front counter stealing the cash register before handing it off to the second suspect waiting outside on July 22, 2022 , according to the Calexico Police Department.
Imperial County issues alert for travelers into and out of Mexicali
News 11 s Wiley Jawhary examines the impact along the border
CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The U.S. State Department recently issued a warning for travelers coming into and out of Mexicali. Until further notice, they re advised to use caution.
On Saturday, the Consulate General in Tijuana released a security advisory of possible violence. However, those crossing the border Tuesday reported no issues.
“As for cartel violence, it s not that bad in Mexicali, I spend a lot of time there and I don’t see a lot of that.” said Jesus Carillo.
Police search for armed robbery suspect
CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY), The Calexico Police Department is searching for the suspect of an armed robbery that happened Saturday night.
According to police the suspect pulled out a handgun on two teenagers that were walking down on the 1200 block of Zapata street and Villanueva Court.
It’s an area many children and families walk through to get to Cordova Park, which is just a few blocks down from where the incident took place.
Police say the suspect took the victim s cell phones at gunpoint and then fled the scene, but not before firing a gunshot towards the ground in an effort to scare off the victims.