Glendale Police video shows how real-time crime center helped nab armed suspects

PHOENIX — The Glendale Police Department released video Wednesday showing how its real-time crime center helped capture three suspects after a recent armed robbery.

The incident started at a Wingstop near 59th Avenue and Thunderbird Road on April 23.

The video shows surveillance camera footage of a 17-year-old armed suspect entering the restaurant, stealing food and leaving in a getaway vehicle with two other individuals, police said.

How did Glendale real-time crime center help solve armed robbery case?

After the robbery, police at the real-time crime center started giving patrol officers live information about the getaway car’s travel and details about the suspects’ appearance using technology around the city.

Eventually, police learned the vehicle had been stolen out of Phoenix.

Multiple patrol vehicles stopped the suspects’ car near 63rd Avenue and Greenway Road and surrounded it, but all three occupants tried to flee on foot.

However, they were quickly run down and taken into custody.

The driver was identified as 19-year-old Christian Grant, while the passenger in the front seat was identified as 19-year-old Marquel Williams-Bryant. Police did not release the name of the 17-year-old accused of robbing the restaurant because he is a minor.

They were booked on various charges related to the restaurant robbery, vehicle theft and possession of weapons.

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