Posted by Ian on January 13th, 2010
A masked, gun wielding individual entered the Emmet St. Comfort Inn on Sunday, and demanded money from the hotel clerk before fleeing. The CPD is currently reviewing surveillance tapes, and hopefully a clip or pictures will be released shortly. The unidentified hotel clerk either deserves a raise, or a gift wrapped Louisville slugger, as they apparently attacked the robber with a stapler after handing over an undisclosed sum.
Neither the vigilante clerk nor robber appear to have been injured, and police are looking for any tips, and are requesting you contact Crime Stoppers @ 434-977-4000. [Photo Credits]
Posted by Ian on November 23rd, 2009
The two bank robberies last week were quickly responded to by local & regional police, culminating with the arrests of Joseph C. Breeden & Garland Thomas Carr over the weekend.
Breeden, a Charlottesville resident, entered the Pantops BB&T Friday, demanded cash, and fled on foot with an undisclosed amount. A cellphone and/or bag owned by Breeden is rumored to have been discovered near the crime scene, and lead police to arrest the father of two. The Newsplex posted a story on this Saturday, noting that while his friends considered him to be “very calm, funny, friendly, reflective. Not your profile for your average bank robber.”, his Facebook page, and it’s contents related to the Halloween time frame, were indicative of a ‘Darker Side’. Specifically pointing out the quiz related to ‘Which Crime Are You’ and his results pointing toward murder, and video content, including his enjoyment of a video clip Jim Carrey – Dracula meets Wanda.
Carr, the individual charged with the Wachovia robbery, was arrested in Richmond with assistance from the ATF & RCP. While the original reports indicated that he merely passed a note to the bank teller, and did not display a weapon, he is accused of entering the bank on the corner of 10th and High Street with the intent to commit larceny, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, robbery, and four counts of forgery.
Both are being held at the Charlottesville Albemarle Regional Jail pending bond hearings.
Posted by Thor on October 5th, 2009
Charlottesville Police made an arrest this past Friday in relation to the Exxon station robbery on the 12th, and the Wendy’s restaurant theft on the 14th. Richard Bernard Conry, 22, was arrested on October 2nd at a Charlottesville home. The Exxon attack left the cashier injured, and requiring medical attention at UVa.
No word on exactly how much cash was taken during the two heists, however, Conry has been charged with five felonies, including Robbery (x2), Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Robbery (x2), and one count of Malicious Wounding.
Conry adds the above charges to a few more minor incidences, namely a Larceny charge in 2006, and Using Abusive Language, in ’05. [Photo Credits - The City Of Charlottesville]
Posted by Scowly on August 26th, 2008
On August 25th at about 4:00 p.m., police responded to the 1600 block of 6th St. S.E, Mountain View Trailer Park,. for the report of a past robbery. A man and a woman reported they were robbed by two black males wearing all black clothing and masks when they came home on August 24th at about 1130p.m. The suspects were described as being young, skinny and 5’-11 to 6’-0” tall. Both males were armed with a weapon. Police continue to investigate to determine the precise circumstances surrounding the incident. One of the victims spoke no English and the other victim had to translate the demands of the suspects. An undisclosed amount of money was taken from the victims and there were no reportable injuries in the attack.
Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 977-4000.
Posted by Scowly on July 15th, 2008
A birdie sends in the following:
la taza was broken into last night.a substantial amount of cash was taken from a secret hiding place ….or not so secret it would seem. This is 100 kosher information.
We didn’t do any journalism, so its just a rumor. But, it is from a reliable source, so we think it’s true.
Posted by Thor on June 25th, 2008
The Charlottesville Police Department is investigating the suspicious circumstances related to a reported robbery that occurred in an upper floor of an apartment building in the 1400 block of Grady Avenue.
On June 25, 2008, at 3:32 a.m. Charlottesville Police responded to a call from the Emergency Communication Center for a reported robbery. Officers arrived at the residence and spoke with two University of Virginia students who stated that they were robbed and assaulted. The Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad arrived and treated the two men for injuries at the scene and later transported them to the University of Virginia Medical Center where they were treated and released.
The students gave a general description of the suspects as two black males, 5’-8” to 6’-0” tall and about 20 – 22 years of age. Charlottesville Police are currently investigating the incident to determine the precise circumstances surrounding the report. Investigators do not believe that this was a random event and are exploring a possible relationship between the suspects and victims of the attack.
Anyone with information about this incident may contact Crimestoppers at 977-4000.
Posted by Thor on June 20th, 2008
Robbing a store on Barracks Road seems like the worst idea ever. Doing it at 1PM seems like an even dumber idea.
A 6ft+ 250 pound white male pulled a knife at the Barracks Road location of Greenberry’s, demanded cash and escaped on foot. There were witnesses, obviously, because this is the worst place to rob, ever.
[via NBC29]
