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Man with rake robs store
Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 10:24 am
by RPB
Man with rake robs store
LUFKIN, Texas (AP) - Lufkin-area authorities say a parolee has been arrested after employees at a convenience store say he wore a towel around his face as a mask and used a rake as a weapon during a robbery this week.
The Lufkin Daily News (
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Records show Rushing was released on parole last September after he was sentenced in 1993 to 40 years for aggravated robbery. He also has a record for felony escape and burglary
Re: Man with rake robs store
Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 10:59 am
by Jumping Frog
Sounds like a 3rd strike to me . . .
Re: Man with rake robs store
Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 11:14 am
by Carry-a-Kimber
Sounds like he was trying to rake in the dough.....I'm here all week people, tip your waitress!
Re: Man with rake robs store
Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 1:32 pm
by RPB
Carry-a-Kimber wrote:Sounds like he was trying to rake in the dough.....I'm here all week people, tip your waitress!
Jumping Frog wrote:Sounds like a 3rd strike to me . . .
Yes
The guy had a prior 40 year sentence for agg robbery ... he had gotten free medical, food service, free clothing, free laundry service, rent, utilities etc ... then they evicted him (parole) ... he needed to get back in... So when Medicare can't pay for needed medical, when retirees can't afford the nursing home ...
The guy used a rake, I'm thinking he just wanted back in ...