Robbery Suspect Unsuccessfully Attempts to Flee

Robbery Suspect Unsuccessfully Attempts to Flee

Jose Cura

FRESNO — 39-year-old Jose Cura was arrested by FCS officer on charges of felony robbery and evasion, with bail set at $155,000.

Cura's disabled car

Cura’s disabled car

The robbery occurred on November 12, 2016, at the EZ Mart at Flower and Floral Avenues in Selma.

On Tuesday, an officer was following up on a tip concerning robbery suspect Cura, who then was spotted nearby.  Cura attempted to flee by speeding up and driving away.

Cura drove through Kings County, at times exceeding 100 mph.  After 20 miles and 20 minutes, spike strips rendered Cura’s car unusable and soon thereafter Cura was under arrest.

In addition, Cura had a no bail parole warrant on him.

 

 

 

 

Robbery Suspect Unsuccessfully Attempts to Flee was last modified: January 11th, 2017 by admin
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