Apparent illegal immigrant held at gunpoint

Sat, 02/27/2010 - 23:15

SIERRA VISTA — A suspected illegal immigrant hiding in a resident’s backyard was held at gunpoint by the resident before fleeing the area, police said.

The resident contacted police at about 3 p.m. Saturday, said Cpl. Mertie Stompro of the Sierra Vista Police Department.

“The police and Border Patrol arrived at the scene, but the subject fled before we got there,â€