Suspect arrested after robbery incidents

July 18, 2025

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Police have arrested a woman accused of multiple incidents of robbery at a local convenience store.


A female suspect entered a business in the 300 block of Oliver Road on Tuesday, June 24, and stole merchandise. When confronted by a staff member, the suspect brandished a weapon and made threats.


The BEAR Unit became involved in the investigation.


The investigation found evidence that the suspect was also involved in a similar incident at the same location on Monday, June 23.


On Thursday, July 17, officers with the BEAR Unit and Community Oriented Response and Engagement (CORE) Unit had been called to assist at an address on Windsor Street, where they located the suspect. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.


Lindsay SKUNK, 39, is charged with Robbery with Weapon x2.


The accused appeared in court on Friday and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.

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