Armed robbery at south Kroger 
On 08-02-2019 at approximately 7:00am, two white males walked into Kroger on south US Hwy 41. One male appearing to be older was wearing a white shirt with black graphics, red beanie and cargo shorts. The other male was approximately 18 years of age and was wearing a camouflage hoodie and dark pants.
The older male was in the store for approximately 15 minutes loading a shopping cart full of items while the younger male stood in the entrance way. At approximately 7:20am, the male walked passed all points of sale, exiting the store and straight to his vehicle without paying. Two Kroger employees witnessed this occur and followed the individuals to their vehicle which was an older model dark blue or purple Dodge Durango.
One employee asked for a receipt while the males were putting the items inside their vehicle. The older male then reached into the passenger side of the vehicle and pulled out a shot gun and chambered a round. The two store employees ran away and back to the store. The subjects then fled from the scene in their vehicle. If you have any information on this incident, please contact Detective Newman with the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office (812-462-3226, ext 7304).
Sheriff John Plasse
Vigo County Sheriff's Office
Address/Location
Vigo County Sheriff
600 Honey Creek Dr
Terre Haute, IN 47802
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 812-462-3226
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