LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – On November 28, The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) and Lynchburg Fire Department responded to an armed robbery.
According to LPD, on Thursday, around 6:15 p.m. crews responded to the 900 block of Brook Street after a report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, they found a male victim with minor injuries.
During their preliminary investigation, officers located two male suspects identified as 34-year-old Jovi DeBiase, and 30-year-old John Tucker.
DeBiase and Tucker have been arrested and charged with alleged armed robbery and assault.
LPD is currently investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Gillespie at (434) 455-6060 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. You can also submit an anonymous tip online at http://p3tips.com, through the P3 app, or by texting CVCS to 738477 to receive a link to the anonymous form.
WFXR News will give updates once new information is released.