NEWPORT NEWS – For two years, a man wearing a fake beard has robbed businesses in three Peninsula localities.
Now, police say they have their man.
38-year-old Ronald Carr was arrested Thursday night on more than 60 charges, including robbery, abduction and use of a firearm.
Newport News Police spokesman Lou Thurston said Carr was caught after officers were called about someone stealing from cars in the area of 16th Street and Garden Drive around 9:15 p.m.
Authorities believe Carr has robbed fast food restaurants, “dollar” stores and other businesses since December 2010.
More charges were expected to be placed as the investigations continue, police added.
CHARGES:
NEWPORT NEWS:
14 counts of abduction
2 counts of attempting to commit a felony
12 counts of robbery
28 counts of use of a firearm in commission of a felony
HAMPTON:
4 counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
2 counts of burglary while armed
2 counts of robbery
YORK CO.:
5 counts of abduction
1 count of robbery
1 count of attempt robbery
2 counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
2 counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
1 count of grand larceny
