An East Passyunk Crossing man was arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot business employees in the head Saturday.
Robert Grimes, 48, of the 1800 block of South Sartain Street, strolled into Capogiro Gelato Artisans, 1625 E. Passyunk Ave., and handed a 20-year-old worker a note that read, “Don’t get nervous. I will shoot you in the head. Give me all the money,” Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. The employee passed it to the 22-year-old manager, who told Grimes they did not have any money, so he left and headed east on the avenue.
At 7:51 p.m., the man entered Tan Quest, 1835 E. Passyunk Ave., and smiled at the 28-year-old worker prior to handing her a similar note, Tolliver said. The woman handed him $55 before he exited the salon and went east on the avenue.
Police arrested Grimes at Broad Street and Passyunk Avenue at 9:47 p.m., Tolliver said.
He was charged with three counts of robbery, terroristic threats and related offenses.
To report information, call South Detectives’ tip line at 215-685-1635 or visit www.phillypolice.com/forms.
Contact Managing Editor Amanda L. Snyder at asnyder@southphillyreview.com or ext. 117.
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1. Philadelphia Corrupt Labor Boss said... on Feb 16, 2012 at 07:59AM
“He probably was POed that they cut his pay and abolished the Crossing Guard Union and took away his 364 day a year sick leave and the 364 day vacation with pay! can you blame him.”
2. Melissa said... on Feb 20, 2012 at 02:43PM
“What a stupid criminal. He should be careful who he tries to rob around here. Many of us have guns.”
3. Sub said... on Feb 21, 2012 at 11:41AM
“Robert Grimes should be hung in a public viewing during the wing bowl and his organs should be harvested after matches are found. Proceeds from the view can be used to help fight breast cancer.”