Crime & Safety
23-year-old man arrested, charged with menacing, theft following armed robbery at the Big Y Liquor Store on W 6th Avenue
Eugene, OR – Eugene Police Department officials released a statement, saying that this incident occurred at 3:20 p.m. on May 17, 2024.
Officers swiftly reacted to reports of an armed individual at the Big Y Liquor Store located at 2166 W. 6th Avenue.
Witnesses detailed an unsettling encounter with a 23-year-old man later identified as Juan Hernandez.
Hernandez’s alleged attempt to abscond with alcohol caught the attention of store staff, who then noticed a firearm tucked into his pocket as they intervened.
His demeanor escalated rapidly, punctuated by sporadic entries and exits from the store coupled with aggressive outbursts.
Subsequently, Hernandez fled in a westerly direction and sought refuge at Coastal Farm, a neighboring establishment.
There, he engaged in further illicit activities, clandestinely procuring various items including apparel and tools. Coastal Farm staff promptly alerted law enforcement, guiding three officers to Hernandez’s location, leading to his swift apprehension.
Notably, Hernandez was found in possession of his firearm at the time of arrest, concealed in his waistband.
Following his arrest, Hernandez was escorted to Lane County Jail to face an array of charges, including Menacing, Third-Degree Theft, Carrying a Concealed Firearm, Felonious Possession of a Firearm, and Criminal Trespass with a Firearm.
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