Homeless man arrested in Riverside after robbing elderly man with toy gun, police said

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) – A homeless man was arrested after allegedly robbing an elderly man near a park in Riverside and trying to force him to withdraw more money from the bank, police said.

The incident began on July 2 at around 3 p.m. as the victim was leaving White Park. The suspect robbed the man but then used an object such as a gun to demand that the victim go to the bank and get more money.

The incident was captured on surveillance camera video and shows the suspect holding the “apparent weapon” and walking with the victim to a nearby bank.

The suspect waited outside while the victim entered the bank, but instead of withdrawing money, he asked for help, police said.

The suspect fled, but on July 11, detectives managed to catch him.

Tyreez Daishon Marzette, 33, was arrested and charged with kidnapping for the purpose of robbery, burglary and elder abuse. He was held on $1 million bail.