Santa Fe police arrest man accused of armed robbery

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe police arrested a man accused of armed robbery while armed with a machete on Monday.

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Just after 9 a.m. Monday, officers were called to Cerrillos Rd. near Don Diego Ave. for a possible aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. When police arrived they spoke to a witnesses and learned the man was armed with a machete. Police were able to locate and arrest 35-year-old Javin Garcia. He now faces charges for armed robbery and tampering with evidence.

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