Police: Chicken Express Robber Caught

A 19-year-old San Angelo man was arrested late this afternoon in connection to last night’s Aggravated Robbery in the parking lot of the Chicken Express located at 2831 N. Bryant Boulevard.   

Michael Martinez was located this afternoon outside a residence at the Nueva Vista Apartments, 2401 North Lillie.

Martinez was identified as a likely suspect after technicians with the SAPD’s Crime Scene Investigations Section obtained a positive match on a palm print that was lifted from the victim’s vehicle.   Martinez also showed to have two outstanding Warrants for Family Violence Assault.       

After learning about a possible location for Martinez, Detectives with the Special Operations Section and Criminal Investigations Division set up surveillance of the complex. 

At approximately 2:30 p.m., investigators located Martinez and took him into custody for his outstanding warrants.    During the field investigation, police located the mask Martinez used to rob the restaurant’s employee at gunpoint.  Police have also located a handgun suspected of being used in the robbery.      

At the time of his arrest, Martinez was in possession of marijuana and methamphetamine.  After his interview with investigators, Martinez was transported to the Tom Green County Jail and charged with Aggravated Robbery, Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana, Felony 3 Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, and his outstanding Warrants.