Warrant issued in armed robbery
Published 6:37 am Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Troy Police are searching for the man they say robbed a resident at gunpoint two days before Christmas.
George McPherson, 33, of Ramer and now believed to be living in Troy, has been charged with robbery first degree and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. His bond, when arrested, will be set at $100,000.
Sgt. Benny Scarbrough said McPherson is charged with robbing a resident of the Hlllside Mobile Park at gunpoint at approximately 5 p.m. on Dec. 23.
“McPherson approached the victim … at gunpoint and demanded money from him,” Scarbrough said. “An undisclosed amount of money was taken.”
McPherson then fled the scene on foot, according to Scarbrough.
“Officers attempted to make contact with McPherson but were unable to locate him,” Scarbrough said.
Anyone with information on (McPherson’s) whereabouts or who has knowledge of this crime is urged to call the Troy Police Department at 566-0500 or the Secret Witness Line at 566-5555.”