| Police investigate robbery, burglaries The Holly Springs Police Department reported four incidents last week involving burglary or robbery. A
victim reported being robbed at gunpoint in the 200 block of Martin
Luther King Jr. Drive, Wednesday, Oct. 29, according to chief Robert
Pearson. The victim said he was leaving a service
station after pumping gas when a black male wearing a grey sweat top
with hood and stone-washed jeans got into his vehicle from the
passenger side, took out a handgun and demanded everything the victim
had. The victim said over $800 in cash was taken. Police are
investigating the incident. Two auto burglaries were reported – one Thursday and one Friday last week. A
business owner in the 100 block of Clarice reported four Boss Chrome
rims and Hancock tires were taken from a 2003 Toyota Camry October 30. Another auto was reported burglarized October 31 when a 2003 Dodge Stratus was broken into and two purses taken. A
Compact Presario 1200 lap top computer was reported stolen from a
residence in the 100 block of Robinson Street on Monday, October 7. Officers
reported these other activities for the week ending November 3 – no
driver’s license/expired license (5); no proof of insurance (6);
expired tag (5); speeding (3); careless driving (1); disorderly conduct
(1); simple assault/domestic violence (3); public drunk (1); and
violation of loud music ordinance (2). Anyone
having information regarding these or any other crimes is asked to
contact the police department at 662-252-2122 or Crime Stoppers at
1-800-729-2169. Callers do not have to provide their names when leaving
tips with law enforcement.
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