28-05-2025
Teen charged with robbery at Collinsville store, sheriff said
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Henry County Sheriff's Office said a 16-year-old is in custody after allegedly robbing a local store in Collinsville on May 28.
According to the sheriff, a call was received around 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday regarding a robbery at the Infinity Tobacco and Vape Store located at 2419 Virginia Avenue. The report stated that a man allegedly entered the store with one hand in his pocket, leading the employee to believe he was armed with a weapon.
The suspect allegedly demanded an undisclosed amount of money and then fled the scene on foot, the sheriff said.
While en route to the scene, deputies witnessed a man matching the description of the suspect behind the store and took him into custody without incident. Money believed to have been stolen during the robbery was allegedly recovered during the arrest.
Two arrested in connection to Vinton robbery
The suspect, a 16-year-old teenager will not be identified by name at this time. The teenager has been charged with the following:
Robbery (Violation of Virginia Code Section: 18.2-58)
Concealment of identity (Violation of Virginia Code Section: 18.2-422)
The juvenile was taken to the W.W. Moore Juvenile Detention Facility in Danville and will be held until court proceedings.
The investigation is ongoing. If anyone with information related to this incident, please contact the Henry County Sheriff's Office at 276-638-8751. You can also leave an anonymous tip with Crimestoppers at 276-63-CRIME (276-632-7463). Information leading to an arrest and conviction may be eligible for a cash reward.
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