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Teen suspect wanted in McAllen armed robbery case arrested, property recovered: Police
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Shirley Escobedo , as published by ValleyCentral
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The McAllen Police Department reported the arrest and stated that personal property related to the case was recovered. A 17-year-old suspect from Pharr has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery case in McAllen.
A 17-year-old suspect from Pharr has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery case in McAllen. The suspect, Francisco Santana Jr, was taken into custody on Monday. The McAllen Police Department reported the arrest and stated that personal property related to the case was recovered.
Santana Jr was charged with aggravated robbery, which is a first-degree felony, at the McAllen Municipal Court on Tuesday. Further details about the case can be found through ValleyCentral, the source of this information. The investigation was led by the McAllen Police Department, who announced the arrest and charges against the suspect.
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Category: safety Published: June 24, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A 17-year-old suspect from Pharr has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery case in McAllen. The suspect, Francisco Santana Jr, was taken into custody on Monday. The McAllen Police…
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