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17-02-2025
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Police searching for armed robber in Leesburg, have you seen this man?
The Brief The Leesburg Police Department is looking for the man who allegedly shot and robbed someone Sunday night. Police have identified the suspect as 36-year-old Henry Demetria Darity. The victim is in stable condition. ORLANDO, Fla. - The Leesburg Police Department is currently looking for the man who allegedly shot and robbed someone Sunday night. What we know Around 8p.m. Sunday night, Leesburg Police responded to a shooting in the 100 block of Truitt Street. When officers arrived on scene they found a 51-year-old victim, who had been shot in the upper body and robbed, according to the police report. Officers provided first aid to the victim, who was transported to a local hospital. The suspect, later identified as 36-year-old Henry Demetria Darity, fled the scene on foot. An active arrest warrant for Darity is being issued for attempted homicide, armed robbery and armed trespassing. The victim remains in stable condition. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Leesburg Police Department at 352-787-2121 or Crimeline at 800-423-8477. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local: Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source The information in this article comes from the Leesburg Police Department.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Yahoo
Leesburg police arrest Pennsylvania man for burglarizing Aeropostale store
LEESBURG, Va. () — Leesburg police arrested a man for burglarizing an Aeropostale store last year. The Leesburg Police Department (LPD) said a man from Pennsylvania was arrested for his involvement in the burglary, which happened in November 2024. On Nov. 23, 2024, at around 5:10 a.m., officers responded to the store, located at 241 Fort Evans Road NE, for reports of a burglary. There, officers found out that the burglar had forced his way in and took about $6,500 in merchandise. Nearly 70,000 Ambien pills wrapped in yarn found at Dulles Airport, authorities say The burglar had also damaged a bench valued at $2,276, which the outlet mall owned, LPD said. While investigating, LPD identified Timothy E. Root, 58, of Philadelphia, Pa., as a person of interest. He was arrested in Pennsylvania where he will be extradited to Virginia to face charges which include felony burglary, grand larceny, possession of burglarious tools and destruction of property. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
