Arrest made in Hollister strong-arm robbery

A man was arrested Monday in connection with the robbery of a Hollister man whose wallet was stolen last month.

Hollister police arrested Joe Parra Jr., 24. Parra was identified as one of two suspects involved in the theft and assault.

The incident was reported around midnight April 19 in the area of Memorial Drive and Meridian Street. Police said the victim was approached by two suspects who demanded his wallet.

The victim offered a small amount of money, but the suspects assaulted him and took his wallet, police said. No weapons were used.

Police identified Parra as one of the two suspects in the case and arrested him on Monday after detectives responding to an unrelated incident, saw him driving. His bail was set at $35,000.

Anyone with information on the investigation is asked to call Hollister police at 831-636-4330. Anonymous tips can be left at WeTip, 800 78-CRIME. Information provided to WeTip may qualify for a reward.