Pedro Pastrano Rojas is accused of threatening an off-duty officer at a Vance Jackson Walmart.
SAN ANTONIO — A man accused of threatening an off-duty officer with a knife during a shoplifting attempt at a local Walmart is behind bars after San Antonio Police received a tip identifying him.
Pedro Pastrano Rojas faces robbery charges stemming from the incident at the Walmart location off Vance Jackson.
According to police, a store employee saw Rojas attempting to steal a pair of sunglasses and tried to stop him alongside an off-duty Eagle Pass ISD police officer who was working as a security officer.
Investigators said Rojas handed over the sunglasses before pulling out a knife and threatening both men. He then fled the scene.
Crime Stoppers released photos shortly after the incident seeking help to identify the suspect.
Almost a month later, police received a tip identifying Rojas, and he was arrested.