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SPD seeking public assistance in identifying armed robbery suspect

Daniel Strassenberg, PIO

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 9:35 a.m.

Update

SPD makes arrest in regard to string of North Spokane armed robberies

On August 23^rd, 2024 at just after midnight officers with the SPD SWAT Team and the Violent Crimes Task Force (VCTF) took Joshua R. Stricker (22) into custody for multiple counts of 1^st Degree Armed Robbery at an apartment near 700 W Cora.  The robberies began on July 19^th at a business in the area of 2200 North Monroe.  This particular business was a victim of several robberies (7/19 & 8/21) investigators have tied to Stricker.  Additionally Stricker was linked to another armed robbery in the area of 2500 W Boone that occurred on August 13^th. 

Due to the fact the crimes involved a firearm, multiple specialty units responded to the Cora location.   Hostage Negotiators (HNT), Air Support Unit and the SPD Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) were on scene to assist SWAT and VCTF.  After learning Stricker was inside an apartment, officers surrounded the location as HNT attempted to establish communication with Stricker for hours with no success.  Officers additionally used PA systems near the apartment to attempt contact, but were again met with no response.  Investigators applied for and were granted a search warrant to enter the location.  Due to the extreme safety issues of the investigation, chemical agents were inserted into the location. 

Stricker exited the apartment shortly after and was taken into custody without incident.  He is currently being held at the Spokane County Jail.  The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming.           

 

Original Release 7/24/2024:

On July 23^rd, 2024 at just after 4 p.m., SPD responded to the area of 2200 N Monroe on a report of an armed robbery. 911 received information that a commercial establishment was robbed at gunpoint by a male. Officers arrived quickly in the area and a male matching the description fled on foot from police. Officers flooded the area in an attempt to locate this subject, but at the time of this release have not located him. The suspect is described as a white male, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans with a slender build.

The fifth photo listed below is related to a robbery incident last week in the same area. It is believed this person was involved in the robbery today.

If you recognize this male or have information in regard to the robbery, please contact 911 or Crime Check at 509 456-2233.

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• Photo 5 – Related to a robbery last week

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