Reedley man with ‘Rambo knife’ arrested in armed robbery, Tulare deputies report

A Reedley man armed with what the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office calls a “Rambo knife” was arrested in the robbery of a propane business Thursday.

The robbery took place about 1:30 p.m. in the 10300 block of Avenue 416, where the suspect brandished the weapon and demanded cash. He fled with several hundred dollars toward Orosi.

Detectives obtained video evidence and witness statements, and found a vehicle matching the getaway car near Avenue 424 and Road 124.

A sheriff’s spokeswoman said Doyle Swarm was in the car, identified as the suspect and a large knife was recovered.

This story was originally published January 4, 2019 at 10:40 AM.