Viera Jr.

Paul Viera Jr., 22, of 1907 S. Main St., was arrested Wednesday and charged with aggravated robbery after he allegedly robbed the convenience store at knife-point, according to police officials.

“The call came in at approximately 4:13 a.m.,” said Sgt. Tony Everett, public information officer with the Big Spring Police Department. “Upon arrival, officers learned the suspect had fled the store. The clerk told them a Hispanic male had entered the store and grabbed him while brandishing a knife, and ordered him to give him the money from the cash register. The clerk did as he was told and the suspect fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.”

Everett said an hour later a man reportedly causing a disturbance at another convenience store matched the description provided by the 7-Eleven clerk.

“Officers responded to the Town & Country on the N. Lamesa Highway in reference to a disturbance,” said Everett. “Apparently, there had been a fight or altercation between Viera and another individual in the parking lot.

“At the scene, officers contacted a man identified as Paul Viera Jr. Based on his description and clothing, along with evidence found by officers, Viera was taken into custody and charged with aggravated robbery. Viera was booked into the city jail and later arraigned by Municipal Judge Tim Green, who set his bond at $50,000.”

Everett said no injuries were reported.

“It gave the clerk a pretty good scare, but no one was injured in the altercation,” said Everett.

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