Police officials arrested 38-year-old Lizandro Colindres after he allegedly threatened a Palm Springs employee with a fake gun.
According to police reports, another employee contacted the police and provided a description of Mr. Colindres and his vehicle.
Mr. Colindres’ car was pulled over by a Palm Springs police detective later the same day and the suspect was taken into custody.
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