SILVERDALE — Five suspects were arrested in connection to the case of an 89-year-old Silverdale man who is missing under suspicious circumstances. Investigators are looking for two more suspects, however.
According to Kitsap County court documents, Robert Lee “Bubba” Pry, 29, of Bremerton, was charged with robbery in the first degree, unlawful possession of a firearm in the first degree, possessing a stolen firearm, contempt of court and escape from community custody.
Bail for Pry was set at $1.1 million.
The missing man, Robert Archie Hood, 89, who resides in the Tracyton Boulevard area of Silverdale, on NW Barker Creek Road, was last seen by his caretaker during the afternoon of Dec. 16 at his residence. Hood does not drive, and his caretaker is the only person who provides assistance in order to allow him to conduct personal business.
Pry denied any involvement in the robbery but told investigators he did use a phone in an attempt to access Hood’s bank account.
Pry’s girlfriend, Ocean Aarib Wilson, 19, of Federal Way, was charged with rendering criminal assistance in the first degree and contempt of court. Her bail was set at $50,000.
Wilson told investigators that Pry and another man went to Hood’s home on Dec. 17, knocked Hood out, tied Hood up and burglarized his home. The men told Wilson that Hood was still breathing when they left him.
Another person with whom investigators spoke said that Pry and other people were overheard saying they needed to get rid of a car and get rid of a body.
Investigators searched Hood’s home after Hood had been reported missing by his caretaker. The caretaker said the door was locked but Hood’s check books, financial documents, wallet, some cash and several rifles were missing from the home. Mail had been strewn about the home. Additionally, a hat that the caretaker said Hood did not leave home without was found lying on the floor.
On Dec. 22, KCSO learned that Pry and other people were at a Tracyton Boulevard residence, and Pry was arrested around 6:40 p.m. Hood’s checks, financial papers and several firearms were found at the location.
Alisha Gail Small, 33, of Bremerton, was charged with possessing stolen property in the second degree, with $5,000 bail.
Two other suspects, Joshua Owen Rodgers Jones, 26, and his girlfriend, Miranda Elizabeth Bond, 25, were arrested without incident in Thurston County near Olympia Dec. 24.
Jones was booked on robbery in the first degree, with $1 million bail. Bond was booked on suspicion of rendering criminal assistance, with $100,000 bail. Bond also was booked on an outstanding warrant for escape from community custody.
Vehicle recovered
Investigators recovered a dark green 1994 Honda Accord related to the case on Dec. 23 in Navy Yard City in Bremerton. The Honda had Oregon license 105-DCB and had blue and white paint on the front. Investigators impounded the Honda in a secure location for evidence processing.
One more suspect sought
Investigators are looking for one more suspect. Arnold Mafnas Cruz, 47, of South Kitsap, is 6 foot, 4 inches tall and weighs 250 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes and has tattoos on his left arm. Cruz is suspected of rendering criminal assistance. He is known to carry weapons and should be considered armed and dangerous.
KCSO is no longer seeking to apprehend a second person, Jason Derek McCullough, 34, of Bremerton.
Persons with information about the case are encouraged to contact Detective Jason Bowman at 360-337-3731, Detective Gerald Swayze at 360-337-4479 or Kitsap County Central Communications, at 911. Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound at 1-800-222-8477.
Reference Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office case report K15-012322.