Arrest made in recent robbery attempt

Gainesville Police report an arrest in connection with an Aug. 24 attempted robbery in which a woman reported being accosted by gun-toting individuals on Myrtle Street and shots were fired.

Yexon Javier Garcia Villalta, 20, was arrested earlier this week and lodged in the Hall County Jail. He was freed on $11,400 bond Thursday afternoon, according to a Hall County Sheriff’s Office spokesman.

EARLIER STORY. POSTED AUG. 26: Saturday afternoon, a (woman) reported she was approached by a dark truck with multiple occupants in the 800 block of Myrtle Street. A tussle ensued and warning shots were fired by the perpetrators. The group then left in the vehicle (without taking anything from the victim).

Police searched the areas and attempted canine tracks with no success. Anyone with information is asked to contact GPD. https://www.gainesville.org/659/Submit-a-Tip