Convenience Store Robber Nabbed

December 9, 2012

An Escambia County man was arrested shortly after robbing a convenience store.

Darrell Barge, 47, was charged with robbery after he walked into a Mobile Highway Kangaroo gas station, told the clerk he had a gun and demanded money.

Barge entered the store and went into the bathroom. Moments later he exited the bathroom and approached the clerk telling her he had a gun, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.

Barge ordered the clerk to open the register and give him the money. The clerk complied, and Barge then fled the store on foot. When deputies arrived on scene, a description of Barge was broadcast,  and he was observed by other deputies on the New Warrington Road overpass near Lillian Highway, where he was taken into custody without incident.

Deputies said Barge was still in possession of the money taken during the robbery. As of the the time of his arrest, no weapon had been recovered. The clerk was not injured during the robbery.

Barge was booked into the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $15,000.

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One Response to “Convenience Store Robber Nabbed”

  1. David Huie Green on December 9th, 2012 4:12 pm

    I notice his previous convictions both involved armed robbery. I wouldn’t demand he prove he had a weapon. I would assume he was honest about it and convict him accordingly — assuming the reports are accurate.

    David for giving the Devil his due

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