Attempted Robberies - February 11

WAYNESBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT

MEDIA RELEASE

The Waynesboro Police Department is currently investigating two attempted robberies that occurred approximately 45 minutes apart on West Main Street during the evening hours on 02/11/08.

The first attempted robbery occurred in the parking lot at the BP station on West Main Street at approximately 8:40pm. A white male approximately 18-20 years old, wearing a dark colored sweatshirt, tan pants, and no shoes, approached a female victim at the gas pumps and demanded her belongings. During this attempted robbery the suspect stated that he had a gun, but no weapon was ever displayed. The female victim refused to comply with the suspect’s demands and he then left on foot heading East on Main street.

The second attempted robbery occurred at the Wilco station on West Main Street at approximately 9:25pm. A white male approximately 18-20 years old, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and a blue toboggan approached a female victim while she was at the gas pumps and took her wallet. The female victim however managed to take her wallet back and then she ran into the business. The suspect then fled on foot behind the business. During this attempted robbery the suspect never spoke to the victim.

Officers canvassed both scenes but were unable to locate the suspects in either incident.

At this point of the investigation it is unknown if the attempted robberies were committed by the same individual.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Waynesboro Police Department or Crime stoppers.

Prepared by Sgt. Mike Wilhelm