A camera image of the suspect accused of an armed robbery at the Kwik Fill Gas Station on W. Third St. in Jamestown.

JAMESTOWN – The Jamestown Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect involved in an Armed Robbery that took place early Monday, Sept. 23 at a local gas station in Jamestown.

According to a release sent out by the police, an armed robbery occurred at the Kwik Fill service station on W. Third St. in Jamestown around 1:20 a.m. Monday. Police say the suspect entered the store armed with a knife and threatened the store clerk before making off with proceeds from the store.

Police say the suspect is believed to be a large build, possibly black male standing between 6 ft and 6 ft 2 in in height and weighing about 275 pounds. He was last seen wearing a bright yellow t-shirt, dark long sleeve shirt under the t-shirt, and dark colored jogging pants with white shoes. He also had a black stocking covering his face.

Anyone with information on the subject or knows anything about the crime is asked to call the JPD at 483-7537 or leave an anonymous type at 483-TIPS (8477). All calls and tips are kept confidential.

Luis Gonzalez

JAMESTOWN – Local police have now released the name of one of the suspects they believe is connected to the recent armed robbery of a West Ellicott convenience store and gas station.

Ellicott Police said on Thursday that at least two people are believed to be connected to the armed hold up of the Keystone Food Mart on Fairmount Ave., which took place Wednesday morning just before 5 a.m. and involved two men entering the store and demanded cash from the clerk.

No one was injured in the incident.

Jamestown Police said 26-year-old Luis Gonzalez was arrested Thursday in the city and charged with first-degree robbery for his role in the hold up.  In a statement, police said a second person involved in the robbery was also in custody on unrelated charges.

Anyone who may have information into the incident is asked to call police at the anonymous tip line 483-8477 or via the Tip 411 app.

WRFA Has learned that Ellicott police took three suspects into custody late Wednesday night and will be sending out a press release updating the investigation later Thursday morning.

The robbery involved two men entering the Keystone Food Mart (575 Fairmount Ave.) just before 5 a.m. with one of them holding a shot gun. The two made off with an undisclosed amount of cash shortly after entering the store. No one was injured.

The men, believed to be Hispanic, fled after the robbery in a white sedan. They were last seen heading toward Jamestown. A red hooded sweatshirt and green hat, similar to the ones worn by the suspects, were found lying in the road on Todd Avenue in the city.

Police worked throughout the day Wednesday and into the evening to locate the suspects.

An image of the suspect and the vehicle believed to have been used in the Feb. 1, 2019 bank robbery in Lakewood, NY.

LAKEWOOD – The Federal Bureau of Investigations is releasing updated information regarding an armed bank robbery at the Five Star Bank in Lakewood that took place on Friday, Feb. 1.

The FBI said it now believes the vehicle used in the robbery was an early 2000s model Ford F-150. Authorities originally believed the vehicle to be a 1997 or 1998 F-250.

The pickup truck is maroon in color and had a bumper sticker that read “Beware of the Dog” on the right rear passenger window. A magnetic ribbon also appears to be on the passenger side door.

A heavily disguised robber walked into the bank and ordered employees at gunpoint to clear out into the bank’s vault. The suspect also reportedly told employees he had strapped a bomb to his body.

The suspect was believed to be an older white male approximately 6 feet tall and 250 pounds. He was last seen driving south on Mall Boulevard toward Hunt Road.

No one was injured during the incident.

Anyone with tips are encouraged to call Lakewood-Busti police at 763-9563.

Police say the Kwik Fill Store on W. 3^rd St. was held up at about 1 a.m. Tuesday morning by a man wearing a bandana over his face and armed with a silver revolver. The man took an unknown amount of money from the clerk before fleeing toward Kenmore Ave.

Police are asking for anyone who may recognize the sweatshirt or clothing in a photo provided by police to contact them.

Anyone with information regarding the robbery is asked to contact Jamestown police at 483-7537, or leave a tip at 483-TIPS (8477) or on the police department’s 411 tips phone app.

The robbery occurred around 2 a.m. at the gas station, located at 1617 W. Third St. The suspect reportedly displayed a knife and no injuries were reported.

The suspect, described as a black male about at 6 foot 3 inches or taller, took off with an undisclosed amount of money from the store’s register. The male was wearing a ski mask, black coat with a light blue hooded sweatshirt. He was also carrying a backpack.

Anyone with information is asked to call Jamestown police at 483-7537 or leave an anonymous tip at 483-TIPS (8477).

Jillian Matthews

JAMESTOWN – A city woman is awaiting arraignment Friday morning following an investigation into an alleged armed robbery that reportedly took place early Thursday night in Jamestown.

City police say the incident took place at 6:05 p.m. when officers responded to the area of 625 Prendergast Ave. on a report of an armed robbery. Officers were advised that a male victim had been robbed of cash at gun point and that the suspect then fled into the lower apartment at 625 Prendergast.

Officers were advised that the suspect then fled out the rear of the apartment and she was spotted fleeing down E. 8th Street towards N. Main Street.  Officers were able to pursue the suspect and eventually captured her in the area of N. Main St at E. 7th St.

The suspect was taken into custody and identified as 21-year-old Jillian Matthews.

Investigators also obtained a search warrant for the apartment at 625 Prendergast and reportedly found the weapon that was used in the robbery in the apartment. Police say the weapon was actually a replica revolver.

Matthews was taken to the city jail and was charged with Robbery 2nd Degree and Cr. Possession of a weapon 3rd Degree.

Daryl Coleman

JAMESTOWN – A Jamestown man has been arrested following an armed robbery incident that City Police say took place Tuesday afternoon in the downtown.

Jamestown police were called to the area of E. 6th and Spring Streets at about 2:45 p.m. for a report of an armed robbery that had just taken place. During the incident, the victim said he was robbed at knifepoint by a male who fled from the scene on foot with another male. Officers located the suspect walking in an area of Prendergast Ave.  He was identified as 46 year-old Daryl Coleman.  An investigation found several of the reported stolen items on Coleman’s possession. He was arrested and charged with 1st degree roberry and sent to the city jail to await arraignment.

Coleman is also reportedly on parole and is facing a parole violation.

It’s not the first time the stores have been robbed during the overnight shift. According to one of the employees at the 7-Eleven on Second St., the store has been robbed three different times at gunpoint in the past month alone. As a result, an online petition has been created, calling for store management to increase safety for overnight employees.

Long-time store employee and Jamestown area resident Brielle Robbins has already received more than 480 signatures on her Change.org petition as of Monday morning.

In the petition, entitled “Make 7-Eleven a more safe workplace at night” – Robbins outlined her concerns, saying the store has poor lighting and surveillance equipment. She also said that the store does have a silent alarm, but during the last two most recent robberies it didn’t work. And she says that the store only has one employee working overnight.

Robbins says that management simply advises the staff to follow the store’s established safety procedures, which includes keeping only $30 in the drawers during the overnight hours.

Robbins is asking management to either hire an armed security guard for the overnight shifts or eliminate the overnight hours of operation. No word on what reaction, if any, store ownership has regarding the petition from one of its employees.

Timothy J. Thomas

JAMESTOWN – A city man has been arrested following an attempted robbery Wednesday night at a 24-hour pharmacy and convenience store in Brooklyn Square.

City police say 31 year old Timothy Thomas is accused of entering the Rite Aid at 50 S. Main St. just after 11 p.m. and attempting to rob the business with the use of a gun. Thomas allegedly fled the scene and police were called in. Following an investigation, they were able to track Thomas to an apartment at 207 Spring St. in downtown Jamestown. He was taken into custody and charged with 1st degree Attempted Robbery, 1st degree Criminal Use of a Firearm, and 2nd degree menacing. He is currently in the city jail awaiting arraignment.

The County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police and Lakewood-Busti police all assisted in the investigation.