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Gunpoint Robbery

Norristown Ambush Murder Suspects Caught In New York: Marshals Norristown Ambush Murder Suspects Caught In New York: Marshals
Norristown Ambush Murder Suspects Caught In New York: Marshals The three men accused of an ambush-style killing in Norristown last month were arrested by US Marshals in New York on Wednesday, Jan. 31, officials say.  Damon Brantley Jr., Daquan Allen, and Jerry Butler were taken into custody in Endicott, some 10 miles west of Binghamton, around 8 p.m., authorities announced.  Investigators believe the trio shot 35-year-old William Carter dead after a gunpoint robbery on West Wood Street on Jan. 20. Three suspects rushed Carter, who was visiting a friend's house on Powel Street, while walking to his car, authorities said previously.  Bran…
'Armed And Dangerous' Trio Sought For Deadly Shooting In Norristown: DA 'Armed And Dangerous' Trio Sought For Deadly Shooting In Norristown: DA
'Armed And Dangerous' Trio Sought For Deadly Shooting In Norristown: DA Authorities have named three suspects in the Norristown killing of William G. Carter.  Damon Brantley Jr., 18, Daquan Allen, 29, and Jerry Butler, 28, are all wanted on murder and robbery charges, said the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.  Investigators believe the trio shot Carter dead after a gunpoint robbery on West Wood Street on Jan. 20. Carter was visiting a friend's house on Powel Street when he was rushed by three men while walking to his car, authorities said previously.  Disturbing surveillance images show three suspects rob and shoot William Gr…
Men Dressed As Muslim Women Rob Asian Nail Salons In Philly: Police (VIDEO) Men Dressed As Muslim Women Rob Asian Nail Salons In Philly: Police (VIDEO)
Men Dressed As Muslim Women Rob Asian Nail Salons In Philly: Police (Video) A nail salon employee is recovering from a gunshot wound following a robbery, by some men in unusual disguises, the Philadelphia Police Department announced on Tuesday, Sept. 26.  Two Black men dressed in abayas and hijabs (that were pulled up over their faces like niqabs) entered the Happy Family Nail Salon and Spa located at 1100 W. Girard Avenue around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, according to Philadelphia police. About three hours later, the same men, still dressed as Muslim women robbered Nails In The City at 2401 Aramingo Ave.  In both cases, all of the salons' empl…
Carjacking, Kidnapping, Rape: Multi-State Crime Spree Stretched Into PA, Feds Say Carjacking, Kidnapping, Rape: Multi-State Crime Spree Stretched Into PA, Feds Say
Carjacking, Kidnapping, Rape: Multi-State Crime Spree Stretched Into PA, Feds Say Four Delaware men are accused in a crime spree that stretched into Pennsylvania and allegedly included car theft, kidnapping, gunpoint robbery, and rape.  Twenty-four-year-old Tonnaire McNair-Matthews, 23-year-old David Hinson, 21-year-old Michael Caldwell, and 20-year-old Mahkiya Powell were each named in a July 13 indictment unsealed in a US District Court in Delaware this week, said the US Attorney's Office.  The spree, federal authorities say, took place on April 14 and began in Delaware. Investigators claim the four suspects were riding around in a stolen …
Toy Poodle Puppy Dognapped By Armed Robber During Would-Be Sale In DC: MPD Toy Poodle Puppy Dognapped By Armed Robber During Would-Be Sale In DC: MPD
Toy Poodle Puppy Dognapped By Armed Robber During Would-Be Sale In DC: MPD There's a new reason to adopt, not shop for a forever friend. The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to track down an 8-week-old puppy that was stolen at gunpoint during a sale that was orchestrated by its owners. Police say that late on Friday, June 9, the victim met with a would-be buyer in the 3300 block of 14th Place in Southeast DC to sell the Toy Poodle.  During the sale, a second suspect approached the victim brandishing a handgun, and made off with the puppy, according to investigators.  The dognapper remains at large. No i…
One-Man Crime Wave: Arrest Made In Armed Gas Station, 7-Eleven Robberies In Four Bergen Towns One-Man Crime Wave: Arrest Made In Armed Gas Station, 7-Eleven Robberies In Four Bergen Towns
One-Man Crime Wave: Arrest Made In Armed Gas Station, 7-Eleven Robberies In Four Bergen Towns Authorities charged an Essex County man with robbing three gas stations and two convenience stores in Bergen County at gunpoint – four of them in one night. Thomas Johnson, 30, of East Orange brandished a handgun while holding up two gas stations in Mahwah, another in Paramus and a 7-Eleven in Fair Lawn of several thousand dollars in less than half an hour late last month, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Johnson did it again three nights later, robbing a 7-Eleven in Elmwood Park of $650 as two employees locked themselves in the bathroom and called police, the prosecutor said. T…
Duo Wanted For Gunpoint Robbery Of CT Convenience Store, Police Say Duo Wanted For Gunpoint Robbery Of CT Convenience Store, Police Say
Duo Wanted For Gunpoint Robbery Of CT Convenience Store, Police Say Police are searching for two people after a Connecticut convenience store was robbed at gunpoint. The robbery happened in New Haven County at about 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Milford Convenience and Tobacco, located at 784 Boston Post Road, the Milford Police Department said. Police said two male suspects displayed handguns and stole cash and tobacco products from the business. No age description was provided for the suspects. Authorities asked anyone with information about the case to contact Detective Catino at 203-783-4729 or kcatino@milfordct.gov.
Puppy Stolen At Gunpoint Found Dead In Prince George's County, Owner Says Puppy Stolen At Gunpoint Found Dead In Prince George's County, Owner Says
Puppy Stolen At Gunpoint Found Dead In Prince George's County, Owner Says The search for a French Bulldog puppy stolen at gunpoint in April has come to a tragic end after he was found dead in Prince George's County, officials say. Bruno was stolen at gunpoint when he and his handler were on a walk in the 5400 block of Kansas Avenue in Brightwood Park around 4:12 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, according to Metropolitan police. The two suspects had gotten out of a vehicle and approached Bruno's handler before demanding Bruno along with other property before fleeing the scene. The suspects robbed Bruno's handler at gunpoint, fleeing with the dog.Metropolitan Police…
Bristol Man Who Advertised Car For Sale Victim Of Gunpoint Robbery Bristol Man Who Advertised Car For Sale Victim Of Gunpoint Robbery
Bristol Man Who Advertised Car For Sale Victim Of Gunpoint Robbery Police are investigating after a 21-year-old man's car was stolen at gunpoint in Connecticut after he advertised it for sale. Authorities received a report of a vehicle robbery in Hartford County at about 5:20 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, according to the Bristol Police Department.  The man told officers he had listed his 2019 Dodge Charger on Facebook Marketplace and met with a prospective buyer at the Cumberland Farms parking lot in Forestville about 5 p.m.  The alleged prospective buyer said he wanted to test drive the car and got into the driver's seat. An accomplice got into the…
Duo Charged For Northern Westchester Gunpoint Robbery That Resulted In Fatality Duo Charged For Northern Westchester Gunpoint Robbery That Resulted In Fatality
Duo Charged For Northern Westchester Gunpoint Robbery That Resulted In Fatality Two people have been arrested and accused of participating in a Northern Westchester gunpoint robbery that resulted in the death of a co-conspirator. Matthew Dusablon, age 27, and Jahaira Mejia, age 35, were charged with robbery and obstruction of justice in the Dec. 6, 2020 incident in Ossining, according to Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Williams said both men were arrested on Monday, Oct. 18. “As alleged in the Indictment, the defendants participated in a gunpoint robbery that resulted in the death of a co-conspirator and then wor…
Person Carjacked In Fairfield County By Three Men With Gun, Police Say Person Carjacked In Fairfield County By Three Men With Gun, Police Say
Person Carjacked In Fairfield County By Three Men With Gun, Police Say Police are searching for three men who allegedly carjacked a person at gunpoint in Fairfield County. The incident took place around 1:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8 in the 200 block of Cottage Street, said Scott Appleby, director of emergency management. According to Appleby, the men approached the driver of a Ford Fusion and threatened the victim before taking off with the car. Bridgeport police are investigating the incident. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Bridgeport police at 203-576-TIPS.
PD: 2 Men Robbed At Gunpoint Overnight In Abington Twp. PD: 2 Men Robbed At Gunpoint Overnight In Abington Twp.
PD: 2 Men Robbed At Gunpoint Overnight In Abington Twp. Police in Montgomery County are seeking the public's help identifying suspects who robbed two men at gunpoint overnight Sunday. Officers arrived at the 1600 block of Rockwell Road around 2:05 a.m. to find an 18-year-old man bleeding profusely from his head, according to the Abington Township Police Department. Officers initially believed he was stabbed, however, they learned he was struck in the face with a handgun, police said. The teen told police an unknown man demanded money from him before striking him with the gun. He was taken by EMS to an area hospital, police said. Meanwhile, of…
Teen Male, Female Charged In Gunpoint Robbery Of Woman In Rockland Teen Male, Female Charged In Gunpoint Robbery Of Woman In Rockland
Teen Male, Female Charged In Gunpoint Robbery Of Woman In Rockland A teen and his companion were arrested for allegedly robbing a woman at gunpoint in Rockland County. The incident took place around 4:55 p.m.,  Wednesday, Nov. 11, when the Ramapo Police received a 911 call from a woman claiming she had just been robbed at gunpoint on Harmony Road in the Hillcrest section of the Town of Ramapo, police said. Patrol officers responded and located a 19-year-old Spring Valley teen near the scene that after a short investigation, was identified as the suspect in this incident.  A search found the teen was in possession of a BB gun and proceeds belongi…
KNOW THEM? Pair Wanted In Newark Walgreens Gunpoint Robbery KNOW THEM? Pair Wanted In Newark Walgreens Gunpoint Robbery
Know Them? Pair Wanted In Newark Walgreens Gunpoint Robbery Authorities are seeking the public's help identifying two men they say carried out a gunpoint robbery at Walgreens in Newark. The men were armed with a handgun when they pulled up to the Ferry Street drug store in a red 2008-2012 Ford Escape around 4:10 a.m., Friday, July 17, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. They robbed the store then took off on foot eastbound toward Prospect Street, Ambrose said. The first suspect was in his late thirties and 5 feet 6 inches tall with a slim build. He was wearing a black face mask, a gray hoodie and gray pants during the i…
Police Need Help Identifying Gunpoint Pharmacy Robber Police Need Help Identifying Gunpoint Pharmacy Robber
Police Need Help Identifying Gunpoint Pharmacy Robber Police are asking the public for help identifying a man wanted in connection with a gunpoint robbery of a pharmacy. The incident took place in Dutchess County around 5:59 p.m., Friday, June 5, in the City of Poughkeepsie, said Det. Lt. Matt Clark. According to Clark, police received a report of a robbery at the Smith Street Pharmacy at 269 Mansion St., in the City of Poughkeepsie, in which a man armed with a gun demanded pain medication. Police were told by the pharmacy staff that the man, armed with a black and silver handgun entered the store, pointed the gun at them, and deman…
Employees At Long Island Bar Robbed At Gunpoint, Police Say Employees At Long Island Bar Robbed At Gunpoint, Police Say
Employees At Long Island Bar Robbed At Gunpoint, Police Say Two employees of a popular Long Island bar were robbed at gunpoint by two men. Suffolk County Police said the incident took place around 430 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, at Vanderbilts Wharf at 445s Vanderbilt Blvd., in Oakdale. According to police, the two employees left the business when they were approached by two men brandishing what appeared to be handguns and demanding jewelry and cash.   The victims complied, and the two men then attempted to access the safe before fleeing the scene. Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8552 or anonymousl…
UPDATE: Gunman Robs Gas Station Where Three Were Killed By Overdosing Driver UPDATE: Gunman Robs Gas Station Where Three Were Killed By Overdosing Driver
Update: Gunman Robs Gas Station Where Three Were Killed By Overdosing Driver Authorities suspect the masked bandit who this weekend robbed a Route 23 Delta station where a horrific heroin-involved crash killed three people earlier this year also held up a Pequannock Delta station two weeks ago. The attendant told uniformed Wayne officers who responded to the northbound Route 23 Delta station around 8:30 p.m. Saturday "displayed a semiautomatic handgun and demanded money," Capt. Christian Wittig said. Authorities didn't say how much was taken, although responders told Daily Voice the preliminary estimate was about $700. "The victim turned over money to the [robber],…
Security Footage Leads To Arrest Of Bloomfield Armed Robbery Suspect Security Footage Leads To Arrest Of Bloomfield Armed Robbery Suspect
Security Footage Leads To Arrest Of Bloomfield Armed Robbery Suspect An East Orange man who held up a Bloomfield liquor store at gunpoint Wednesday was arrested yesterday after he was seen on security footage entering a taxi, Bloomfield police said.  Alfonzo Jenkins, 49, entered Discount Liquor on First Avenue shortly before noon and pointed a silver revolver at an employee, demanding money and cigarettes, police said. The woman handed over a large amount of cash to Jenkins, who then fled the store.  A canvass of the area did not turn up any suspects but police did see surveillance footage of a man entering a silver Ford Crown Victoria taxi. With t…