The Danville Police Department has arrested and charged New Jersey resident Citerne Germaine, 23, following the personal robbery that occurred Wednesday afternoon, May 22, at Danville Mall in the 300 block of Piedmont Drive.
Germaine has been charged with robbery with a firearm, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, grand larceny, and brandishing. He is currently in the custody of the Danville Police Department.
Around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, the victim reported he was robbed of his watch while inside of a restroom in the Danville Mall.
The Department thanks the public for their assistance with this incident.
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5/22/24 ORIGINAL NEWS RELEASE:
Robbery
The Danville Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred Wednesday afternoon, May 22, at Danville Mall in the 300 block of Piedmont Drive.
Around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, the victim reported he was robbed of his watch while inside of a restroom in the Danville Mall.
The suspect was described as a black male with dark hair wearing a blue dress shirt, black casual/dress style pants, black shoes, and carrying what appears to be a shoulder bag. He fled the scene in a late 1990s, early 2000s Ford minivan that is tan in color, last seen turning onto Piedmont Drive.
The Department asks if anyone sees this vehicle or person matching this description to call patrol at 434-799-6510 option 4, investigations at 434-799-6508 option 1, and option 1 again, calling 911, contact Crime Stoppers at 434-793-0000, approach any officer you see, through social media, via email crimetips@danvilleva.gov, or use our crime tips app CARE at www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=818#.
Individuals with information leading to an arrest and conviction could be eligible for a cash reward.
