Police arrest man suspected in two dozen robberies

An Escondido man suspected of committing more than two dozen commercial robberies was behind bars Friday, police said.

Joel Chacon, 32, was arrested at his North County home yesterday, according to police. Chacon is believed responsible for two holdups in Escondido, seven in Oceanside and a total of 18 in San Diego, San Marcos and Vista.

During some or all of the heists, the thief displayed a pistol tucked in his waistband, police said. Chacon is scheduled to be arraigned on robbery and theft charges at Vista Courthouse on Monday afternoon.

This story was written and edited by City News Service.

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