UPDATE
A 23-year-old man from New Jersey has been charged in connection with a robbery that happened at Danville Mall on Wednesday, according to the Danville Police Department.
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Authorities said Citerne Germaine has been charged with robbery with a firearm, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, grand larceny and brandishing.
We’re told he is currently in the custody of the Danville Police Department.
ORIGINAL STORY
The Danville Police Department is searching for a suspect in a robbery that happened Wednesday afternoon at the Danville Mall.
We’re told at around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, a man reported he was robbed of his watch while inside a restroom in the mall.
The suspect is described as a man with dark hair wearing a blue dress shirt, black casual/dress style pants, black shoes, and carrying what appeared to be a shoulder bag.
Police said he fled the scene in a later 1990′s, early 2000′s tan Ford minivan, last seen turning onto Piedmont Drive.
If anyone sees this vehicle or person matching this description, they’re asked to call patrol at 434-799-6510 option 4, investigations at 434-799-6508 option 1, and option 1 again, calling 911, contact Crime Stoppers at 434-793-0000, approach any officer you see, through social media, via email crimetips@danvilleva.gov , or use the crime tips app CARE at www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=818#.
Individuals with information leading to an arrest and conviction could be eligible for a cash reward.