Authorities are searching for a man who is suspected in four armed robberies on the northwest side.
No one was injured in the incidents, said Deputy Ira Sewell, a Pima County Sheriff's Department spokesman.
The latest robbery occurred at a Subway restaurant at 3605 W. Cortaro Farms Road shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday, said Sewell.
When deputies arrived, they learned that a man entered the fast-food restaurant and demanded that a worker give him money from the cash register, Sewell said Wednesday.
Detectives believe the man is also the same culprit in an Aug. 17 robbery of Walgreens in the 2100 block of West Ina Road. The incident occurred shortly before 9:30 p.m., said Sewell.
He said the man is also suspected of robbing Diamond Shamrock Corner Store in the 8300 block of North Thornydale Road shortly before 9 p.m. on Aug. 19.
Investigators are sharing information with Marana police investigators who also are searching for the same man who is believed to have robbed the Holiday Inn Express Aug. 19, said Sewell.
The convenience store is near the inn at 8373 N. Cracker Barrel Road. Marana police responded to a report of an armed robbery at the inn also shortly before 9p.m., said Sgt. Chris Warren, a Marana Police Department spokesman, on Tuesday.
The man told the front desk clerk that he had a weapon and he demanded money, Warren said. He said the man was given an undisclosed amount of money and he ran from the inn.
A surveillance camera captured images of the man who was described as African American, and possibly 30 to 40 years old. He is about 6 feet 2 inches tall and has a semi-muscular build. He was wearing a gray beanie and black sunglasses, Warren said.
Sewell said the man may be about 5 feet 8 inches tall, and it was reported that he wore various types of hats and sunglasses at each robbery.
Authorities ask that anyone who can identify the man, or who has information on his whereabouts call 911 or 88-CRIME, the anonymous tipster hotline. Persons can also call Marana police at 382-2000.
