Blacksburg Police say officers have arrested a second and third suspect, and are searching for a fourth, in connection with an armed robbery in the Nellie's Cave Road area last week.
A man and two women told police that several men and a women approached them on February 1st, took out handguns, then stole money and a purse. The male victim tried to fight back, and was hit in the face.
The next day, investigators arrested 25-year-old Tira Sada Ciearia Lewis, of Roanoke, in connection with the robbery.
Then on February 3rd, officers arrested 27-year-old Christina Yvonne Lewis, of Roanoke, in connection with the crime. She faces one charge each of: Armed robbery, and conspiracy to commit a felony.
Then on Tuesday, February 7th, Roanoke City Police arrested a third suspect, 30-year-old Matthew Jason McKinney, of Roanoke. He faces the same charges as Christina Lewis.
Tira Lewis, Christina Lewis, and Matthew McKinney are all being held in the Montgomery County Jail without bond.
Police are still searching for a fourth suspect, 27-year-old Brandon M. Collins, of Radford. He's believed to have ties to the Blacksburg and Roanoke areas, and is considered armed and dangerous.
Offiers describe Collins as:
- 5 ft. 11 in. tall
- Weighs 175 lbs.
- Black hair
- Brown eyes
If you have any information, call Blacksburg Police at (540) 961-1150, or e-mail the tip line CIU@blacksburg.gov
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