Thomas and Branch were arrested and charged after being identified as two of four offenders responsible for participating in the armed robbery of a convenience store on the 500 block of North Halsted, at approx. 2:55 am on March 27, 2015. Officers on routine patrol were informed of a robbery in progress at above location. Upon arrival, police observed the offenders robbing the establishment. The offenders fled the scene in a vehicle and crashed at Grand and Cortland, after which they attempted to flee on foot. Thomas and Branch were subsequently apprehended and charged accordingly. During the course of the robbery, a 24 year old male employee was struck in the head with the butt of a gun and another 23 year old male employee sustained a laceration to the hand. Both victims were listed in good condition. Thomas was also faces a Domestic Battery charge on an unrelated incident. Two additional male offenders are still being sought in connection to this crime.
