Armed robbery suspect arrested by Fresno police. He’s also now charged in a shooting

UPDATE: Fresno police reported on Wednesday that armed robbery suspect Daylon Perry has been arrested and that he’s also been charged in a shooting.

“Detectives have been working diligently to locate Perry who was wanted for a shooting investigation on July 21, 2021 and a string of armed person robberies in mid-August. Perry is also a person of interest in jewelry heist in Yuba City this month, Lt. Bill Dooley said in a news release.

Perry was booked into the Fresno County Jail on charges related to the shooting and seven armed robberies, Dooley said.

ORGINAL STORY: Nineteen-year-old Daylon Anthony Perry was identified by police Thursday as an at-large suspect in multiple armed robberies that took place in northwest Fresno.

The robberies occurred from August 16 to 17, as jewelry was taken from victims at gunpoint, according to Lt. Bill Dooley. A total of 10 victims were robbed.

Three of four suspects were taken into custody through the use of videos, tips, and photos. A vehicle was also confiscated.

Perry is wanted on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and robbery. Dooley said that he is also sought in connection to a gang-related shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867.

This story was originally published September 9, 2021 at 10:55 AM.