Mayor Linda Gorto, City of Lexington | City of Lexington website
Mayor Linda Gorto, City of Lexington | City of Lexington website
One person has been arrested in connection with several robberies that took place on July 7.
On July 7, 2024, around 6:02 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Speedway in the 1200 block of New Circle Road for an attempted robbery. The suspect entered the store with a weapon and demanded money before fleeing. Then around 6:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Clark’s Pump and Shop on Detroit Avenue for a robbery. The suspect entered the store with a weapon and demanded money before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of money. Around 7:25 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Sam’s Club on New Circle Road for an assault. When officers arrived, they learned that the suspect entered the store and attempted to steal money. The suspect struck an employee with a weapon before fleeing the store.
Justin Clark, 31, was arrested on July 13, 2024, after an officer located Clark on a stolen bicycle. He was arrested and charged with three counts of Robbery 1st Degree in connection with the robberies, as well as Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition All Others for stealing the bicycle. He is currently being held at the Fayette County Detention Center.
Anyone with information is asked to call Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or through the P3 Tips app at www.p3tips.com.
The city of Lexington will implement Phase One of the Heat Plan on Saturday, July 13.
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