Four Arrested in Violent Dolphin Mall Robbery During Operation Safe Holiday

Operation Safe Holiday Launched

• 🚨 Sweetwater Police have launched "Operation Safe Holiday" for the third consecutive year to ensure mall safety during the busy shopping season.
• 🎯 The operation aims for zero tolerance for crime within the Dolphin Mall.

Violent Robbery at Dolphin Mall

• 🛍️ A shopper was violently robbed of jewelry valued at $3,000 inside the Dolphin Mall on Thursday evening.
• 💥 Investigators identified two suspects, Hydro and Jacob Morales, as the individuals who assaulted the victim and stole the jewelry.

Arrests and Charges

• 🚗 Two additional individuals, Jerry Gomez and Basino Rojos, are accused of picking up the suspects in a 2025 BMW and fleeing the scene.
• 💰 The stolen items were later sold for $3,000 at a local pawn shop.
• ⚖️ All four individuals have been booked and are being held on an immigration hold.

Enhanced Security Measures

• 👮 The operation involves increased police presence, including uniformed and undercover officers, electronic bikes, and drones.
• 📍 A physical hub has been established to coordinate efforts and ensure rapid response times, with officers guaranteeing arrival within a minute of a call.
• 🛡️ Police are reminding the public to be aware of their surroundings to protect themselves and their belongings during the holiday shopping period.
• 🗓️ Operation Safe Holiday will continue through the New Year.