AI software identifies robbery suspect ABILENE, Texas — A Taylor County man has been identified as the suspect in a series of armed robberies at convenience stores in Abilene earlier this month, according to a probable cause affidavit filed by law enforcement. Jacob Arriaga, 32, is accused of committing three robberies between June 2 and June 8 at convenience stores across the city while allegedly displaying or implying possession of a handgun and demanding cash from store clerks. RELATED| Automated license plate readers speed up Texas crime-fighting, police association says According to the affidavit, the first robbery occurred around 5:09 a.m. June 2 at the DK Convenience Store on South 14th Street. Investigators said a man entered the store under the pretense of needing change before brandishing what appeared to be a black 1911-style handgun and demanding money from the cash register. The suspect fled with cash and left in a newer blue four-door SUV. A second robbery was reported around 3:30 a.m. June 8 at another DK Convenience Store on East Highway 80. The affidavit states the suspect lifted his shirt to reveal what appeared to be a dark-colored handgun before demanding money. The clerk handed over approximately $125. RELATED| Five alleged gang members arrested after Abilene Police investigation About 10 minutes later, police responded to a robbery at the Allsups Convenience Store on North Judge Ely Boulevard. Investigators said the suspect waited outside until customers left before entering and asking for cigarettes. When the clerk turned to retrieve them, the suspect allegedly displayed a handgun and demanded cash. The clerk surrendered about $148. In each incident, witnesses described the suspect as a white male, about 5-foot-8, heavyset, with short brown hair and a full brown beard. Surveillance footage also showed the suspect wearing similar clothing during the robberies,