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**Armed Robbery at Casa Grande Auto Shop—Police Seek Public's Help**

Casa Grande, AZ - Authorities are investigating an armed robbery that took place early on January 24th, 2025, at Merle's Automotive, located at 1485 East Florence Boulevard. According to the Casa Grande Police Department, two suspects held an employee at gunpoint around 6 a.m. and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. Fortunately, the employee was not seriously injured during the incident.

The police have released a request for assistance from the community. If anyone can identify the suspects or provide any details about the robbery, they are urged to contact Detective Sergeant McCabe at **mmccabe@casagrandeaz.gov** or via phone at **(520) 560-0121**. Anonymous tips can also be made through Silent Witness Casa Grande AZ by calling **(520) 836-2100**.

Officials have shared this message on social media, including a video that some may find distressing. Community members are encouraged to help spread the information to bring the suspects to justice.

Source: Casa Grande Police Department | Casa Grande AZ | Facebook

Source Type: Police

Source Location:

Casa Grande, AZ

373 East Val Vista Boulevard, Casa Grande, AZ

https://www.facebook.com/742077911289429/videos/1167391011417046

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