Armed Carjacking Attempt Leads to Arrests
Published on April 24, 2026
News Release
Marana Police Department
Jeffrey Pridgett
Chief of Police
Date: 04/24/2026
Contact:
Vincent Rizzi
Sergeant, Public Information Office
520-382-2044
MPDPIO@maranaaz.gov
ARMED CARJACKING ATTEMPT LEADS TO ARRESTS
Marana Police Respond to report of an armed carjacking attempt at Tucson Premium Outlet Mall (TPO)
2 Individuals Arrested Following Investigation
Marana, AZ – On April 23rd, 2026 at approximately 4:30 AM, the Marana Police Department responded to the parking lot of the Tucson Premium Outlet Mall in reference to a report of an attempted armed carjacking. Officers located the male victim, who was associated with a 2025 Ford Mustang. He was confronted by a male pointing a rifle at him and at one point was physically struck with the rifle. There was another male accomplice in proximity when the physical confrontation and assault was taking place. The armed suspect was unsuccessful with starting the Ford Mustang. The suspects fled the scene in their own vehicle, which was a Chevrolet Impala.
During the initial response officers located two females nearby and determined they were with the two suspects when the assault took place.
The investigation revealed that an argument ensued between the two male suspects and the females. One round was fired in the direction of one of the females during this altercation, however nobody was struck or injured from the gunfire. The two male suspects fled the scene, leaving the two females and the initial carjacking victim behind at the Tucson Premium Outlet Mall.
With the assistance of the Tucson Police Department’s Operations Division South Bravo Unit and SWAT, the two male suspects and the suspect vehicle were located at a residence near E. 36th Street and S. Kino Parkway. A search warrant was served at the residence, which led to evidence of the crimes being located and the two suspects were arrested. The suspects have been identified as 18-year-old Austyn Spurlock and 21-year-old Arturo Gonzales. Both have been booked into the Pima County Jail and charged with the following:
- 2 Counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (Class 2 Felony)
- 1 Count of armed robbery (Class 2 Felony)
- 1 Count of theft of means of transportation (Class 3 Felony)
If you have any information related to this incident, please contact the Marana Police Department at 520-382-2000. This remains an active investigation. No further details are available currently.
We remain dedicated to safeguarding our community, acting swiftly, and holding offenders accountable. The Marana Police Department will not tolerate violent crime in our community.
For additional information or media inquiries, please contact the Marana Police Department Public Information Office at MPDPIO@Maranaaz.gov