San Antonio residents are on high alert after a wave of robberies, including an armored truck heist. With suspects still at large, authorities urge the community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Recent incidents involve two men sought in a home invasion, another robbery at a mall, and an armed robbery at a smoke shop, all contributing to growing unease in the area. Law enforcement is actively requesting public assistance in identifying the suspects involved in these alarming events.
San Antonio residents have been urged to stay vigilant after a series of alarming robberies have taken place in the area. Authorities are actively investigating multiple incidents, including a brazen heist involving an armored truck, which have left local community members feeling uneasy.
On October 15, 2024, two men are being sought for their alleged involvement in a robbery that occurred near Lavender Lane and S WW White Road. The suspects, Glen Jones and Cory Jones, are believed to have committed a home invasion, during which they reportedly assaulted a victim and made off with valuable property.
Both suspects have been described as black males. Glen Jones stands at 6 feet tall and weighs around 195 lbs, with brown eyes and black hair. His accomplice, Cory Jones, is slightly shorter at 5 feet 11 inches and weighs 220 lbs, also sporting brown eyes and black hair. Local authorities are urging anyone with information about their whereabouts to contact Crime Stoppers at (210) 244-STOP.
Fast forward to December 29, another robbery took place at Macy’s inside the bustling North Star Mall at approximately 5:30 p.m. The series of unsettling events unfolded when a suspect attempted to shoplift items from the store. When a good-hearted citizen intervened, the suspect reacted violently, assaulting the individual.
Police are now requesting assistance from the public in identifying this perpetrator. If anyone can provide information leading to an arrest, they could earn a reward of up to $5,000. People with tips can call Crime Stoppers at 210-224-7867.
The holiday weekend ended on a sour note with another armed robbery in San Antonio. On December 31, a suspect entered Smoke Tokes CBD & Vape Shop and held a 33-year-old male at gunpoint, demanding cash. The nature of this crime has left the local community rattled, and law enforcement is eager to catch the individual responsible.
Anyone with information regarding this armed robbery is invited to help by contacting Crime Stoppers at 210-224-7867, where a potential reward of up to $5,000 awaits those who can assist in the investigation.
The most audacious incident to occur recently was an armed robbery of an armored truck at the Woodlake shopping center located on the 700 block of FM 78. This brazen attack unfolded during lunchtime when three masked suspects approached an employee from Loomis Armored Services while they were busy stocking an ATM outside Bank of America.
The suspects demanded cash, and the employee complied, finding themselves in a terrifying situation. In a shocking twist, one of the robbers managed to disarm the employee, taking their firearm despite the fact that the employee was armed as part of standard protocol. After the suspects fled, deputies recovered what is believed to be their getaway vehicle, a silver sedan, just a few blocks away. Authorities also managed to recover the stolen weapon from the armored truck employee.
As of now, the suspects from this armed robbery remain at large. Authorities are reaching out to the community for help. Anyone with information about this astonishing robbery is encouraged to call the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office at 210-335-6000.
As these unsettling events unfold, the San Antonio community is reminded to look out for each other and report anything suspicious. All the authorities want is to keep the community safe. Every piece of information counts, so let’s help bring these robbers to justice!
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