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Two Detroit Men Charged with Robbing Springfield Jewelry Store
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced today that two Detroit, Mich., men have been indicted by a federal grand jury for robbing a Springfield, Mo., jewelry store.
Mark Anthone Pitts, 32, and Justin B. Anderson, 32, both of Detroit, were charged in a two-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Springfield on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016.
The federal indictment alleges that Pitts and Anderson robbed Maxon’s Diamond Merchants, 2622 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, on Sept. 1, 2016. Pitts and Anderson allegedly brandished hammers and threatened and pushed employees to steal Rolex watches from the store.
The indictment also charges Pitts and Anderson with transporting stolen goods across state lines.
Dickinson cautioned that the charges contained in this indictment are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Patrick Carney and Nhan D. Nguyen. It was investigated by the FBI and the Springfield, Mo., Police Department.
The defendants are accused of brandishing hammers and threatening employees to steal Rolex watches from Maxon’s Diamond Merchants on Sept. 1, 2016. The exact date of the crime is crucial in this case, as it serves as the foundation for the subsequent indictment and potential prosecution.
The indictment charges Pitts and Anderson with two counts: robbery of a federally insured financial institution and transporting stolen goods across state lines. These charges carry significant penalties and demonstrate the severity of the alleged crimes.
No sentence or outcome is mentioned in the press release, indicating that the case is still ongoing and awaiting further proceedings.
Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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