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Homeless Man Victim of Armed Robbery

By Cynthia Cano

Story Created: Aug 22, 2009

Story Updated: Aug 22, 2009

Out of the police beat this afternoon, a homeless man calls police claiming he was robbed by two armed men. Police say the call was placed from a phone by a Stripes Convenience Store located on the 600 block of San Dario. Two men were arrested in connection with the robbery. Officers say 34-year-old Oscar Becerra was carrying a firearm at the time of the incident. He is facing charges of aggravated robbery with a firearm. The victim's condition is unknown at this time. A second suspect was also arrested in the case. 34-year-old Francisco Javier Alaniz is also facing charges of aggravated robbery with a dangerous weapon. Police say the victim walked to the Stripes Convenience Store and reported the crime.

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UT-Grad_in_Lrdo said on Sunday, Aug 23 at 5:55 PM

Its a sign of bad economy that we need to steal from the homeless! Or maybe the guys were confused...Robbing for Dummies, Rule#1 Don't steal from the poor or homeless they are in the same situation your in....

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