Suspects Nabbed in Jewelry Store Heist

A sharp eyed eye-witness to a jewelry robbery at the Spotsylvania Town Center helped police nab three suspects in relation to the incident. 

Around 9:15 p.m. on Friday, May 6, the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Department responded to Yas & Co inside the mall. According to a press release, police say that a witness inside the jewelry store saw two men dart from the store with a bracelet in hand. The witness gave chase, and pursued the suspects to the front entrance of the mall and watched as the suspects escaped in a white Dodge Caravan parked nearby. 

The witness provided very good descriptions of the suspects and even got the license plate number from the van.

In the ensuing investigation, the registered owner of the van was found to have warrants out in Spotsylvania County for a felony failure to appear charge. 

Later, as deputies responded to an address off of Doe Circle, they came upon a man matching one of the descriptions standing outside, along with the white van used in the getaway. As police got closer, the man ran up into the residence. Several deputies converged on the residence, but all three suspects cooperated and were taken into custody without incident. 

27-year-old Brittany Burton of Spotsylvania County, who police say was the driver of the white van, was charged with conspiracy and misdemeanor accessory. She was also served with two warrants for failure to appear and is being held with no bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail. 

30-year-old Norman Gilbert of Spotsylvania County was arrested and charged with grand larceny and conspiracy. He was also served with a warrant for failure to appear and is being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail. 

29-year-old James Townsely, also of Spotsylvania County, was arrested and charged with grand larceny and conspiracy. He too is also being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.