Two Men Arrested in North Columbus After Armed Robbery and Chase
Yohendy Toribio and Robert Riascos, ages 29 and 21, were apprehended by police following a Friday evening robbery involving a gun and a large knife.
In a dramatic turn of events, two men were arrested in north Columbus after an armed robbery escalated into a police chase, reported local news outlets WSYX and myfox28columbus.com 12. The incident unfolded on Friday evening when Yohendy Toribio, 29, and Robert Riascos, 21, targeted two women unloading groceries at a home on Old Henderson Road. The suspects used both a firearm and a large knife during the robbery, adding a dangerous edge to their encounter with the victims 12.
The women managed to capture a photograph of the suspects' vehicle before they fled the scene, providing crucial evidence that aided the police in their pursuit 12. This led to a chase that culminated in the arrest of Toribio and Riascos, who are now being held in Franklin County Jail on charges of aggravated robbery 12.
According to reports, law enforcement is currently investigating whether there might be links between these suspects and other similar robberies that have taken place in the area over the past month 12. This ongoing investigation highlights the possibility that the recent crime wave may be connected, offering hope for a broader resolution to the series of incidents troubling the community.
What we know
- - Two men were arrested in north Columbus 12
- - The arrest followed an armed robbery and a police chase 12
- - The robbery happened on Friday evening 12
- - The suspects were identified as Yohendy Toribio, 29, and Robert Riascos, 21 12
- - The robbery involved two women unloading groceries at a home on Old Henderson Road 12
- - A gun and a large knife were used during the robbery 12
- - The victims took a photo of the suspects' car before they escaped 12
- - The suspects were arrested after a police chase 12
- - Toribio and Riascos are being held in Franklin County Jail on aggravated robbery charges 12
- - Police are investigating possible connections to other recent robberies 12
Verification report
Likely accurate — probability of truth 70%, weighted across 10 claims from 2 independent outlets.
- likely Two men were arrested in north Columbus. (70%)
- likely The arrest occurred following an armed robbery and a police chase. (70%)
- likely The robbery took place on Friday evening. (70%)
- likely The suspects, Yohendy Toribio and Robert Riascos, were aged 29 and 21 respectively. (70%)
- likely The robbery involved two women who were unloading groceries at a home on Old Henderson Road. (70%)
- likely The suspects used a gun and a large knife during the robbery. (70%)
- likely The victims managed to take a photo of the suspects' car before the suspects fled. (70%)
- likely The suspects were arrested after a police chase. (70%)
- likely Toribio and Riascos are being held in Franklin County Jail on aggravated robbery charges. (70%)
- likely Police are investigating possible connections between these suspects and other similar robberies in the past month. (70%)
Sources
- WSYX (Columbus) — 2 arrested in north Columbus in armed robbery-turned-police chase
https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/yohendy-toribo-robert-riascos-armed-robbery-theft-crime-stolen-columbus-police-chase-bethel-road-old-henderson-road - myfox28columbus.com (Franklin County) — 2 arrested in north Columbus in armed robbery-turned-police chase
https://myfox28columbus.com/news/local/yohendy-toribo-robert-riascos-armed-robbery-theft-crime-stolen-columbus-police-chase-bethel-road-old-henderson-road