AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – A man who allegedly robbed a Smoke Shop at gunpoint has been found and arrested, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.
The manhunt began for John Burney after an armed robbery on Monday, May 1, as we reported below.
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Around 8:20 a.m., authorities said Burney went to the Smoke Shop in Madison Heights.
Authorities said he then went inside, pulled out a gun, and stole cigarettes along with an unknown amount of cash before running away on foot. It was unclear which direction Burney was running when he left the store, deputies said.
On Wednesday, May 3, around 11:25 a.m., authorities said they received a phone call from a citizen who reported they had possibly seen Burney.
Deputies said they responded to the area of 210 and Main Street in Madison Heights, and when they got there, they found Burney.
He was taken into custody without further incident and was taken to the Amherst County Adult Detention Center, the sheriff’s office said.
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The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who they say is armed and dangerous after an armed robbery Monday morning in Madison Heights.
On Monday, May 1, around 8:20 a.m., authorities said 57-year-old John Burney went to the Smoke Shop in Madison Heights.
Authorities said he then went inside, pulled out a gun, and stole cigarettes along with an unknown amount of cash before running away on foot. It was unclear which direction Burney was running when he left the store, deputies said.
Burney is 5′11″ tall, weighs about 204 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes, according to the sheriff’s office. We’re told he was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and black sweatpants.
The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office said they obtained warrants for Burney for armed robbery, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact Investigator Cindrick at 434-946-9373 Opt. 5 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900. You can also visit The Central Virginia CrimeStoppers website, enter a tip number online, or use the P3 app on your mobile device.