Second suspect arrested in conveniences store robbery

MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake teenager was arrested in connection to the Nov. 11 armed robbery of a West Broadway Avenue convenience store.

Daniel N. Gazca, 18, was arrested about 2 p.m. Tuesday in the 800 block of West Fourth Avenue after detectives previously served search warrants at a Moses Lake motel room and vehicle. Evidence found assisted in identifying the suspect, according to reports.

Cruz R. Vasquez, 20, was arrested last Thursday and is believed to be a suspect in both robberies. He was charged with two counts of first-degree robbery with a deadly weapon. 

The Moses Lake Police Department would like to thank the public for their assistance during the investigation. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Sgt. Brian Jones or Detective Matt Fullbright at 509-764-3887.

To read the full story, pick up Thursday's edition of the Columbia Basin Herald.

- Staff report