attempted robbery
Coverage of attempted robbery in the Nexus archive.
- Video shows bystanders rushing to help 70-year-old during attempted robbery at fast-food restaurant
A 70-year-old man was assaulted during an attempted robbery at a Carl’s Jr. in Tucson, Arizona, when a 34-year-old suspect tried to steal his backpack. Three bystanders intervened, stopping the suspect before he could flee, leading to his arrest by police.
- Teen boy shot during attempted robbery in Washington Park
A teen boy was shot during an attempted robbery in Washington Park, Chicago's South Side, on Monday night and is recovering in the hospital. The incident occurred behind a residence on South Michigan Avenue around 7 p.m.
- Man pleads guilty in 2025 killing of Lancaster mother
Asael Torres Chirinos pleaded guilty to murder, burglary, and attempted robbery in the 2025 killing of Lancaster mother Larisha Thompson. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole as part of a plea agreement and was among six suspects with immigration holds at the time of the crime.
- Argument over 50-cent surcharge for cigar at Nashville smoke shop ends in alleged assault, arrest
A woman allegedly assaulted a smoke shop clerk in Nashville after disputing a 50-cent surcharge on a cigar purchase. The clerk claimed she attempted to steal cash from the register during the altercation, leading to her arrest on charges of attempted robbery, assault, and vandalism.
- Burglary suspect apprehended with help of Flock camera system
A suspect was arrested after a violent burglary at Monroe Tobacco and Stuff, where a shot was fired into the occupied store. The Flock Safety camera system aided authorities in identifying the getaway vehicle, leading to the capture of Sherwin Alfonzo Green in Lexington, South Carolina. The second suspect remains at large.
- Family of victim killed 9 years ago grateful arrests were made
Raymond Johnson III was shot and killed in 2017 while leaving a pawn shop in Charlotte. Nine years later, three men were arrested and charged with his murder, bringing relief to his family, though they continue seeking answers about the motive.
- Penn State student, 22, is shot and killed during attempted robbery: 'It's abhorrent'
A 22-year-old Penn State student was shot and killed during an attempted robbery. The incident has been described as 'abhorrent' in the article.
- Deputies searching for 2 men accused of shooting man during attempted robbery in SW Miami-Dade
Two suspects accused of shooting a man during an attempted robbery in Southwest Miami-Dade remain at large. The victim was hospitalized in stable condition after being airlifted to Jackson South Medical Center following the Saturday night incident.
- Police search for suspect in attempted gas station robbery
Police are actively searching for a suspect involved in an attempted robbery at a gas station. The incident is under investigation, with authorities seeking to identify and apprehend the individual responsible.