Deputies Seek Robbery Suspects

July 4, 2010

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two more suspects in connection with armed robberies in the county, including perhaps robberies in the north end.

Cheraina Cristle Campbell, 19, was arrested June 29 and charged with armed robbery with a firearm and public order crimes for wearing a mask or hood during the commission of a felony in connection with a robbery that occurred June 28 at the TQ Mini Mart located at 1112 East Olive Road.

During the course of the investigation, deputies developed information that led them to issue warrants for the arrest of Thomas Kellon Sledge, 20, on charges of armed robbery. Sledge (pictured in 2009 file jail photo) allegedly robbed the TQ Mini Mart one month earlier on May 28. Deputies said Sledge is the half-brother of Campbell.

Deputies are also looking for a third suspect which they have not named. Anyone with information on the robberies or the whereabouts of Sledge is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crimestoppers at (850) 433-7867.

During the June 28 robbery, deputies said Campbell entered the store wearing a mask and pointing a handgun at the clerk and demanded money. Deputies said she removed her mask as she fled the store and turned to look back at the store allowing the clerk to see the her face.A K-9 unit tracked the Campbell to a nearby abandoned trailer. There was no one inside the trailer, but a photo of Campbell was found inside. The store clerk positively identified Campbell from the photo as the person who robbed the store at gunpoint.

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said Campbell (pictured left) may be the suspect in several other robberies in the north end of the county, but declined to release further information due to their ongoing investigation. She remains in the Escambia County Jail without bond.

Comments

One Response to “Deputies Seek Robbery Suspects”

  1. oh good grief on July 4th, 2010 7:44 am

    look at the attitude on that little hoodlum
    That girl doesn’t look none to happy either.
    I hope the judge that gets them, locks them up for good.

    Using a gun and a hood, pointing the gun at someone, scaring the crap out of
    someone, who was probably just trying to earn a living.

    This crap really ticks me off!
    Put this pair away judge, then bring out the chain gangs again and have them
    build our roads, they need to learn a work ethic.

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