FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 29, 2024
Lynchburg Police Department Investigates Armed Robbery, Two Arrested
Lynchburg, VA – At approximately 6:15 PM, November 28, the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) and Lynchburg Fire Department responded to a report of an armed robbery in the 900 block of Brook Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male victim who had sustained minor injuries.
Following a prompt investigation, officers quickly identified and located two male suspects. Jovi DeBiase, 34 years old, and John Tucker, 30 years old, both of Lynchburg, were arrested and charged with armed robbery and assault.
The Lynchburg Police Department continues to investigate the incident.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Officer Gillespie at (434) 455-6060 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Anonymous tips can be submitted online at http://p3tips.com, through the P3 app on mobile devices, or by texting CVCS to 738477 to receive a link to the anonymous tip form. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.