Four arrested after mugging at Visalia Walmart

Four people are in jail on armed robbery and conspiracy charges after a mugging at a Visalia Walmart, Visalia Police said.

The suspects, Jose Armando Ceja, 18, and three teenagers were arrested after robbing a victim at the Walmart on 1320 North Demaree Ave. about 3:50 p.m. Sunday.

Police say the victim of the robbery was at the Walmart to purchase a sale item seen online. When he arrived, police say Ceja and a 17-year-old suspect robbed him of his wallet, phone and cash.

Ceja hit the victim in the face and head with a weapon before fleeing with the other suspects in a 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, hitting a vehicle on their way out.

When a vehicle description was put out, the suspect vehicle was located in the 1800 block of North Giddings Ave. Three were immediately arrested and the fourth suspect, with a gun and the victim’s property, took officers on a foot chase.

All suspects were booked for the robbery charges, but Ceja carries an extra charge of assault with a deadly weapon and a 17-year-old was charged with resisting arrest.

This story was originally published June 26, 2016 at 11:41 PM with the headline "Four arrested after mugging at Visalia Walmart."