JPD issued the following statement.
Jackson Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in the 4600 block of I55 North. It happened just before 3:00am at the Exxon.
One black male, armed with a weapon, entered the location demanding money. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money from both registers and took the wallet of an patron before fleeing the store.
One suspect were wearing coverings over his head.
There were minor injuries reported.
The suspects lost control of their vehicle at the bridge on I-55 S near Woodrow Wilson. An undisclosed amount of money was recovered. Two out of three suspects are in custody.
Video surveillance is available.
Kingfish note: Don't worry, the bbq was not stolen.
11 comments:
It was only a matter of time before that place was robbed.
I used to go to get gas there...BUT NO MORE! Every single time I have gone to that station to get gas I have been approached at the gas pump by a "pan-handler" asking for money for all sorts of reason. Usually it is the same 3 to 5 people loitering there all day long hitting folks up at the gas pumps.
I'v often wondered why management/or the owners have not put a stop to the folks loitering and harassing the customers that get gas at that station. Just don't get it. the first time I used this station I gave to a pan-handler and watched from afar as he hit customer after customer and never used the money I gave him to buy something to eat (and it was the reason he asked for the money in the first place).
This station lost my business a couple of years ago and I'm sure that I am not the only one they have lost in the past either!
This Exxon station simply does not feel safe during the day or the night. I'm surprised this hasn't happened sooner...maybe it has and it is a regular occurrence...I don't know nor will I ever know in the future because I won't do business there anymore!
Hint to the manager(s)/owner(s): GET THIS LOCATION CLEANED UP AND MONITORED BY THE POLICE!!!
It's also the hangout for a group of local crotch-rocketeers.
Hey what about them ripping off the community? As one said clean up this Eyesore and remove the panhandlers passing through.
Are you surprised?
Its hard to stop at that store, the beggars.
@2:50pm, So, basically everyone?
Is that the one that used to have good BBQ ribs?
We must remove the beggars! I hate even catching a red light at St. D's or Northside. Sometimes one stands in the middle of traffic at East Frontage right before County Line. If people would quit giving them money, they would quit being there. They, according to JPD, average $300. per day, and some of them have houses in Jackson. This is their work, and your money. If you believe they are starving, helpless, whatever, you are wrong. It just makes you feel generous and the rest of us have to put up with them so you can have a melting good feeling. There are so many places that need money. All sorts of good charities in Jackson and the metro area. How about domestic violence shelters in Jackson and in Rankin County -- there is an excellent place to save children and women and perhaps some of the children will be able to break the cycle. Every church needs funds to help people with prescriptions. Just ask your minister, rabbi, priest. They have people needing, really needing things. Keep your money in Mississippi and support those who know where the need is. The need is not in beggars pockets. But, on the bright side, the liquor stores and drug dealers love you for supporting many of them.
At 8:58 am They did have good barbecue. At 9:26am Keep your money is MS? I don’t think these folks are taking it out of state or anything. Some of them may be professional beggars and some may legit need a few $’s to eat that day, not our place to determine which is which. I don’t hold opinions of JPD to be the gospel though, especially to be throwing out figures of what they think these folks average. If it makes you feel really astute by not giving any money, then rock on, don’t be so naive as to think you can police the masses though.
The Salvation Army charges rent to the folks who stay at the facility on Beasley. They are kicked out in the morning and must go out and beg for their lodgings. Not saying its all the beggars, but a vast majority on the I-55 corridor. I know SA does good work after natural disasters, but that facility has reverse engineered the vagrant problem on on and off ramps since it started, and it makes it very crappy for that end of town.and they're really preachy. and they dont really care about the homeless, because they really are a for profit religious outfit. Just know they're laughing at you every time you put money in the red kettle. Cause it aint goin to the homeless.
Sweet Daddy's still has pretty good bbq at the Exxon. Sammiches are damn good and can't be beat for $2.99. The ribs are pretty good as well.
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