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CBS News
03-07-2025
- CBS News
Brinks truck robbed in Philadelphia; police investigate if other thefts from armored trucks are connected
An armored truck carrying cash was robbed Wednesday outside of a store in Northeast Philadelphia, police said. This is at least the third armored car robbery in the city in as many weeks, a review of recent reports from police show. And police said they are investigating whether the incidents may be connected. The most recent incident occurred July 2 at the Holmesburg Shopping Center on the 8400 block of Frankford Avenue near Ashburner Street in Northeast Philadelphia. Chopper 3/CBS News Philadelphia Images from Chopper 3 showed the truck cordoned off with police tape in front of the Dollar General store in the shopping center. Police said a Brinks security officer had just picked up cash from a store and was walking outside when an armed person confronted him and told him not to move. The Brinks guard attempted to reach for his gun when two other people came out of a silver 2022 Honda Accord that was parked behind the armored truck. One of the suspects held a black AR-style rifle and pointed it at the Brinks officer, according to police. "During the confrontation, one suspect took the money bag, while another removed his Brinks-issued handgun from its holster," a police news release reads. The three suspects also ordered the driver to open the truck, but they couldn't get full access due to the security locking system. They then got in the Honda and fled north on Frankford Avenue. Police didn't say how much money was taken. "The investigation remains active and ongoing, including efforts to determine whether this incident is connected to previous similar robberies involving armored transport services," the news release said. Recent armored truck robberies in Philadelphia There is a common detail in each account of the recent armored truck robberies in the city. In each incident, the driver's service weapon was taken. Police said one Brinks armored truck was robbed on Saturday, June 21, outside the Home Depot on the 2500 block of Castor Avenue. Two men in black clothing and ski masks took a firearm and money from the truck, according to police. The men fled in a black Hyundai headed southbound on the 3700 block of Thompson Street. Another robbery occurred on June 26, at the Aldi store on the 5200 block of Whitaker Avenue. Police said a group of thieves escaped with $1,000 and a gun after robbing a Loomis armored truck making a delivery to the store. The gun stolen in the incident belonged to the Loomis truck driver, per police. After the holdup, the suspects then got into a brown Nissan driven by a getaway driver. Map shows where recent armored car robberies occurred in Philadelphia The three most recent robberies all took place in or near Northeast Philadelphia. Two were close to Interstate 95, a major highway, and the other was not far from Roosevelt Boulevard. The map below shows the locations of recent armored truck incidents in the city of Philadelphia. CBS News Philadelphia/Mapcreator
CTV News
16-06-2025
- CTV News
Sault police arrest woman wanted in string of shoplifting, robbery incidents
Sault Ste. Marie police arrested a wanted woman Saturday in connection with five shoplifting incidents over the last month, some of which escalated into violence. The first incident happened at a Churchill Boulevard business May 7 where the woman is accused of stealing more than $250 worth of items. An arrest warrant was issued for the 26-year-old, Sault Ste. Marie Police Service said in a news release Monday. Around 1 p.m. May 12, a 911 call reported shoplifting at a business on Great Northern Road. 'An investigation revealed the accused had attempted to steal more than $1,200 in items but surrendered all of the items when confronted by a security officer,' police said. 'Another warrant was obtained for their arrest.' A third arrest warrant was issued for her after shoplifting escalated into a robbery on the same block shortly before 8 p.m. May 16. 'An investigation revealed the accused had stolen more than $400 of items and pushed an employee when they were leaving the business with the stolen items,' police said. Theft from a retail store is called shoplifting, but when force or threat of force is used, the crime is considered robbery. Penalties for theft under $5,000 include a fine of up to $5,000 or up to two years in jail. While robbery is considered a more serious charge, there is no mandatory minimum sentence unless a firearm is used, which comes with five years imprisonment on first conviction. The maximum sentence is life in prison. A fourth incident happened May 30 when police received an online report about $160 in merchandise being stolen from a Churchill Boulevard store in the 100 block. Finally, when officers were dispatched to another robbery at a Great Northern Road business in the 0-100 block around 1:15 p.m. June 14, they arrived in time to see the suspect push a security guard. She was taken into custody and arrested for the four previous warrants despite giving police a fake name. 'An investigation revealed the accused had stolen more than $300 in items from the business and assaulted a security officer when confronted by pushing and biting them,' police said. 'The victim sustained minor physical injuries and was transported to hospital for treatment.' The woman, who is on probation, is charged with two counts of robbery, three counts of theft, obstructing a peace officer, failing to comply with release and probation orders, failing to attend court, and failing to comply with an undertaking. She is being held in custody following a bail hearing.
Malay Mail
07-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Singapore PR jailed 10 days for chokehold on Marina Bay Sands security officer after boozy night out
SINGAPORE, June 7 — A Russian national and Singapore permanent resident has been jailed for 10 days after attacking a security officer in a lift at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) following a night of heavy drinking, Channel News Asia (CNA) reported yesterday. Konstantin Gavrilov, 45, had been drinking at a company event at Marina Bay Financial Centre on the evening of November 29, 2023, where he consumed about five glasses of beer. He later moved to Ce La Vi at MBS, where he drank vodka, before heading to Avenue, a nightclub in the MBS basement. At some point before 4.51am on November 30, Gavrilov caused a disturbance at the club by knocking into other patrons. Security officers were called in and escorted him out. Among them was a 51-year-old part-time security officer who had worked at MBS for five years. As the group accompanied Gavrilov into a lift, the officer tried to calm him down. Gavrilov initially appeared cooperative, but without warning, he turned and punched the officer in the face. He then placed the officer in a chokehold, dragging him around the confined space as the two other guards tried to intervene. According to court documents, 'Konstantin Gavrilov struck the victim's face in an elevator,' before 'put[ting] the victim in a chokehold' during the 31-second incident caught on CCTV. The victim, who fell during the attack, suffered dizziness and numbness in his face. His spectacles were broken in the scuffle and later repaired at a cost of S$15 (RM50), which Gavrilov reimbursed. One officer ran for help while others eventually managed to subdue Gavrilov as the lift reached the first floor. Police arrived shortly after 5.50am and arrested him at the scene. Gavrilov was taken to the Police Cantonment Complex, where a blood test revealed he had 204mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood — more than four times Singapore's legal driving limit. He pleaded guilty to one charge of causing hurt and was sentenced yesterday. For voluntarily causing hurt, he could have faced up to five years in jail, a fine of up to S$10,000, or both.
CNA
06-06-2025
- CNA
10 days' jail for man who put MBS security officer in chokehold in elevator
SINGAPORE: After a night of drinking, a man making a nuisance of himself at a Marina Bay Sands (MBS) club was escorted out by security officers. As the group was in a lift, Konstantin Gavrilov turned around and struck an officer in the face. He then placed the victim in a chokehold while other security officers tried to drag him off. Gavrilov, 45, was sentenced to 10 days' jail on Friday (Jun 6). He had earlier pleaded guilty to causing hurt to the victim. The Singapore permanent resident and Russian national who was employed as a risk manager had attended a corporate function event at Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1 on the night of Nov 29, 2023. He consumed about five 330ml glasses of beer while he was there. Later, Gavrilov was invited to a drinking session at Ce La Vi, a restaurant and bar at MBS. He accepted the invitation and consumed vodka there. Subsequently, he headed to the club Avenue in the basement of MBS. At some point before 4.51am on Nov 30, 2023, he knocked into some patrons at the nightclub and was escorted out by a few security officers for the disturbance. The victim, a 51-year-old part-time security officer at MBS who had been working there for five years, came to lend a hand. Three security officers, including the victim, then led Gavrilov into the lift for the purposes of escorting him out. An unknown woman who went to the club entered the lift as well. While in the elevator, the victim held onto Gavrilov and told him to calm down. He released Gavrilov after the latter appeared to be calm. Without warning, Gavrilov swung his right arm and struck the victim in his face. He then wrapped the same arm around the victim's neck to hold him in a chokehold while dragging him around. The victim, who fell, felt dizzy and numb in his face. His spectacles broke as a result of the initial strike. The other two officers tried to pull Gavrilov off the victim without success. As the elevator reached the first floor, an officer ran out to seek help, but the other officer managed to pull Gavrilov off the victim. Some officers pinned him to a wall while another called the police for assistance. A party of police officers arrived at 5.50am and placed Gavrilov under arrest. He was then escorted to the Police Cantonment Complex. While there, Gavrilov provided a blood sample, which was found to contain 204mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood. Closed-circuit television cameras within the elevator captured the scuffle, which lasted about 31 seconds. The victim went to rest but did not seek medical attention. His broken spectacles cost S$15 (US$12) to repair, and Gavrilov has repaid him this amount.
