Suspect charged in attempted robberies
Police have charged a Washington man for a pair of attempted robberies in the city last month.
City police charged John Rigby III, 41, of 418 E. Maiden St., with robbery, possession of a weapon and simple assault.
Police believe Rigby to be the man who wielded a knife as he attempted to rob the Family Dollar and the Smoke Shop, both on Highland Avenue, the evening of June 14.
Rigby first went to the Family Dollar about 6:20 p.m., according to the criminal complaint.
He allegedly placed items on the counter and told the clerk that he wanted “everything.” Rigby had a black bandanna covering the bottom of his face, police said.
When the clerk told Rigby she had to ring up the items first, he left without taking anything, according to police.
A surveillance camera captured the incident, and helped police identify Rigby.
Rigby then went to the Smoke Shop and demanded that the clerk “give him the money,” according to the complaint.
When the clerk refused, Rigby allegedly fled toward Walnut Street on a bicycle.
A warrant is out for the arrest of Rigby.