SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of robberies from individuals in Wichita that started late Tuesday night and continued to just after 3a.m. Wednesday, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Victims reported one, two or in some instances three unknown suspects approached individuals, held them at gunpoint and demanded property.  The suspects then would flee in a dark colored SUV, according to Davidson.

The suspects took personal property including cash, jewelry, credit cards and electronics. The robberies occurred in the 800 block of East Douglas, 2600 block of South St. Francis, 2800 block of South Emporia, 100 block of North Mosley, 3000 block of East Douglas and near Hydraulic and Kellogg, according ot Davidson.

After a sixth robbery just after 3 a.m., the man and woman victims flagged down a Wichita Police officer, reported the crime and identified the SUV involved. 

Officers observed the SUV and attempted to stop it near the intersection of Douglas and Hydraulic, according to Davidson.  The suspect drove away from police until the SUV stopped in the 2500 Block of East Waterman when the driver fled on foot.

Police took the driver identified according to the Sedgwick County Booking report as 24-year-old Earl Bell into custody after a short foot pursuit. 

Officers also arrested two passengers in the SUV a 25-year-old Caleb Price and a 27-year Tiyson Lamont Standifer.

Police also recovered a C02 powered handgun and property belonging to multiple victims.

According to the Sedgwick County Jail, Price is being held for 6 counts of Aggravated Robbery and a State parole Violation. Standifer is jailed for 6 counts of Aggravated Robbery. Bell is jailed for 6 counts of Aggravated Robbery and Flee and Elude, Reckless Driving.  All three are held without bond.