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A Plainfield man was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for committing three armed robberies at businesses in the Indianapolis area.
In August and September 2019, 65-year-old Larry Gibson robbed three stores on the east side of Indianapolis. On Aug. 24, Gibson stole $320 from an OfficeMax on East Washington Street. On Aug. 28, he stole $115 from a CVS on Southeastern Avenue. Finally, on Sept. 5, Gibson stole $276 from a Wendy’s restaurant on Post Road.
During each of the crimes, Gibson brandished what appeared to be a firearm when demanding the money.
He was arrested on Sept. 6 and admitted to the crimes. During a search of his residence, police found a toy gun that resembled a firearm.
He was charged with three counts of interference with commerce by robbery.
“Every person deserves to feel safe where they live and work. This defendant terrorized and threatened innocent employees and businesses for weeks,’ said Zachary A. Myers, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. “These frightening, senseless crimes have no place in our communities, and we are safer with this man behind federal prison bars.”
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