Darrell Thomas
One suspect is caught and another is wanted after a robbery at the Dodge Store in Bassett, VA Thursday. The suspects entered the store, approached the clerks, one suspect brandished a long gun and the other suspect brandished a handgun. The suspects wore skeleton style Halloween masks to cover their head and wore all dark clothing. They demanded cash and then left the store with an undisclosed amount of money. A witness saw the suspects leave the parking lot and then followed them until the deputies caught up with the suspect vehicle. One suspect ran from the scene and the other suspect was caught at the vehicle. A handgun and money were recovered from the vehicle. A search was conducted but the second suspect and the long gun were not found. Darrell Thomas is charged with 2 counts of robbery (2 employees of Dodge Store), use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and disregard police command to stop, endangerment. All 4 offenses are felonies and Thomas is in the Henry County Jail under no bond.
