Robert Scott, Jared the Galleria of Jewelry Robbery, Missouri 2017
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO - A brazen robbery at Jared the Galleria of Jewelry on Monday, December 4, 2017, left employees shaken and customers stunned. Four men, dressed in clothing intended to disguise their identities, entered the store at approximately 8:21 p.m. and demanded that employees get down while one of the perpetrators held the door.
According to court records, Robert Scott and two other co-defendants armed with hammers smashed the glass display cases showcasing jewelry, making off with loose diamonds and watches valued at approximately $60,000. However, the getaway was foiled due to the presence of police officers in the area on an unrelated incident.
Despite not being able to reach their getaway driver, the four robbers were quickly apprehended by authorities. Grove was arrested at a nearby business behind the Boulevard St. Louis parking garage, where the stolen items were recovered from a backpack carried by one of the co-defendants.
Co-defendants Tyran Gray, Darrell Lee, and Xavier Grove were previously sentenced to 42 months, 36 months, and 34 months, respectively. Robert Scott, was sentenced today to 65 months for his part in the robbery.
The case was being investigated by the Richmond Heights Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney John Ware handled the case for the U.S. Attorney's Office.
This is the culmination of a lengthy investigation and prosecution of the Jared the Galleria of Jewelry robbery. The swift apprehension and sentencing of the perpetrators is a testament to the dedication and hard work of law enforcement agencies involved in the case.
The exact criminal charges against Robert Scott include participation in the robbery of Jared the Galleria of Jewelry on December 4, 2017. The crime occurred in Richmond Heights, Missouri, and the outcome was a 65-month prison sentence.
Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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