Thursday, November 15, 2018

Topeka Man Charged With Eight Store Robberies


TOPEKA, KAN. – A Topeka man was indicted Wednesday on charges of eight robberies at area businesses, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.

Joseph Bryant Toole, III, 35, Topeka, Kan., is charged with the following robberies:

    Nov. 2, 2018: Lynn’s Liquor Store, 3335 Southwest Gage Boulevard, Topeka, Kan.
    Sept. 20, 2018: Lynn’s Liquor Store.
    July 16, 2018, Lynn’s Liquor Store
    March 25, 2018, Sonic Drive-In Restaurant, 1015 E. 23rd, Lawrence, Kan.
    July 17, 2018: Kwik Shop, 746 Northeast Wabash Avenue, Topeka.
    Sept. 13, 2018: Mexican Taco Shop, 3703 Southwest Burlingame Road, Topeka.
    Sept. 20, 2018: Gas Trip, 550 Southwest Croco Road, Topeka.
    Sept. 30, 2018: Super Store, 4301 Southwest 21st Street, Topeka.



If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000 on each count. The Topeka Police Department and the FBI investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jared Maag is prosecuting.

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