A man suspected of attempted robbery in the Artichoke Joe’s parking lot was arrested inside the casino Saturday night, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
Raymond Yee, 31, of San Francisco, was out on bail for two suspected 2022 robberies before he allegedly approached a 65-year-old man in the parking lot with a knife, demanding he give him all his money. The victim allegedly said he didn’t have any cash and Yee allegedly walked away. The victim proceeded to tell the casino security and Yee was arrested inside the casino after being identified on the security cameras, according to the DA’s Office.
Yee was charged with felony attempted robbery, being armed in commission of a felony and a misdemeanor possession of cocaine. He pleaded not guilty and given a court appointed lawyer. A preliminary hearing is set for 2 p.m. March 16 and Yee remains in custody. His bail is set at $500,000, according to the DA’s Office.
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