Police seek help in locating suspect

Published 8:33 am Monday, September 23, 2013

Bellevue Police are seeking the public’s help in locating Yadira Dayana Chavez Cruz, 24, who they say slashed a loss prevention officer at a the Bellevue Fred Meyer store at 5:09 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19.

Police say Chavez Cruz, who is 5 feet, inches tall and weighs 125 pounds, was attempting to steal shoes.

When confronted, police say she pulled a knife and cut the loss prevention officer’s arm. She fled in a 4-door, black Toyota pickup. The driver of the vehicle was not seen.

Chavez Cruz was positively identified by the officer. One photo shows her with a handgun. She should be considered armed and dangerous, police say.

Chavez Cruz is associated with various addresses in Tacoma and the following vehicles: 2009 black Toyota Crew Cab Truck – possible plate WA B70659Y, 2006 black Ford Mustang – possible plate WA ALZ9325

She has possible warrants out of Pierce County and is a suspect in other Fred Meyer thefts.

Chavez Cruz is wanted for Robbery 1/Assault 1.

If you have any information regarding Chavez Cruz, police ask that you contact Det. Robertson at jrobertson@bellevuewa.gov or Det. Hoover at shoover@bellevuewa.gov.

Bellevue Police say Yadira Dayana Chavez Cruz left the Bellevue Fred Meyer store in this 2009 black Toyota crew cab truck.

COURTESY PHOTO, Bellevue Police Department