Law local enforcement is currently searching the city for a person who robbed the Days Inn this morning.
No further details available at this time.
UPDATE 4:30 a.m.: A white male entered the Days Inn on Noonan Drive at 2:40 a.m. and pointed a shotgun at the clerk.
He got away with an undisclosed amount of cash, including a coin tray filled with coins.
The suspect left in a small sedan and headed east on Noonan into the residential neighborhood adjacent Noonan Drive.
Batavia PD and Sheriff's patrols began a search of the area as soon as the robbery was reported but have so far been unable to locate the vehicle.
The suspect is described as 5'7" and about 200 pounds, wearing a dark blue hoodie and wearing a bandana over his face.
The similarities between this robbery and two others in recent days at the Best Western in Batavia and the 7-Eleven in Oakfield are enough to suspect there is a single suspect in all three cases, said Sgt. Todd Crossett, Batavia PD.
The suspect in the previous two robberies was described as 5'2" to 5'7" and "small in stature," however given the times, the bandana and the fact guns were used in all three robberies (a handgun in the first two) suggest a possible link.
"He fits a simliar description, so the five-sevenish, I guess it really depends on the person looking at him and when you have a shotgun in your face things aren't as clear, but he is described as similar as the other ones," Crossett said.
Crossett said it's hard to say whether the suspect is a local person, but it's likely.
"It's been all in the last week, so if it wasn't somebody from the area, I don't think they would keep coming back," Crossett said. "That would probably be a good assumption."
Nobody was hurt in this morning's robbery.
People with information that could assist in the investigation can call Batavia PD at (585) 345-6035.
"If anyone has information, any friends, relatives acting suspiciously, or if you know of anything, please contact the Batavia Police Department or the Genesee County Sheriff's," Crossett said.
This is scary! I can see the
This is scary! I can see the Days Inn from my house...must have been terrifying for the poor night clerk! Fortunately, it would be a HUGE mistake for anyone to break into my home...if you know what I mean!
while this crime may be more
while this crime may be more frightening to the victims than the white collar crimes recently committed by the thief and thug in Corfu, when he is caught, I think the same offer of adjournment in contemplation of dismissal (ACD) should be available to him.
All he has to do is give the money back.....right Mr. O'green?
Sarah: You said,
Sarah: You said, "Fortunately, it would be a HUGE mistake for anyone to break into my home...if you know what I mean!".
Why? Are you cooking again?
Sorry, Sarah, but I couldn't resist. Please accept my apology!
OK Ed, I am having an
OK Ed, I am having an airhead moment...I don't get it! Are you implying someone would die from breaking into my house and eating my bad cooking? And who has been telling you about my cooking abilities? ha ha
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:)