Third woman arrested in northwest Fresno robberies

Police made a third arrest Wednesday in connection with a series of northwest Fresno strong-arm robberies believed to have been carried out by three women.

Suspect Amanda Rose was located by officers from the Northwest Violent Crime Impact Team at a residence in the 3400 block of North Brawley Avenue, police Sgt. Diana M. Trueba said. Rose was taken into custody on one count of strong armed robbery, one count of probation violation and an outstanding warrant from Tuolumne County for receiving stolen property.

Trueba said Rose has an extensive criminal history, including arrests for receiving stolen property and grand theft.

On Feb. 2, police arrested Ashley Rose and Ashlie Platt in connection with the robberies.

This story was originally published February 11, 2016 at 8:44 AM with the headline "Third woman arrested in northwest Fresno robberies."