Ricky Robertson
FLORENCE-The Florence Police Department released a statement concerning the robbery of two individuals on Tuesday, July 18:
“Robbery on July 18, 2017 in Florence Alabama
We are working a robbery that occurred yesterday afternoon. The robbery took place in the parking lot of 2424 Roberts Lane.
The victims were attempting to sell some items to the two offenders when they were robbed. The victims were unharmed and was able to contact law enforcement.
A short time after the robbery occurred officers spotted the vehicle described by the victims in West Florence and pursuit it. The vehicle stopped and the passenger ran. The Driver, Ricky Robertson 21yoa B/M from Florence, was arrested and charged with Robbery 1st, Attempting to Elude, and Driving While Suspended. He is currently in the Lauderdale County Detention Center on a $52,000.00 bond.
The other suspect that was in the vehicle is still being looked from by authorities. No other information is available at this time; this is still an active investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Bill White at 256-760-6595 or text a tip to 274637 using key word FPDTIP plus your message.”
