INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indianapolis man will spend almost 30 years behind bars after committing a string of armed robberies at different Dollar Generals across the city.
Robert Williams, 57, received the hefty sentence after pleaded guilty to six cunts of interference with commerce by robbery, three counts of brandishing a firearm in relation to a crime, and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Prosecutors say between July 8 and Aug. 14, 2023, Williams robbed six Dollar Generals in Indianapolis, stealing a total of $1,799. Williams reportedly flashed a revolver or a handgun hiding in his waistband to intimidate employees during each crime.
The robbery dates and locations are listed below.
- July 8, 2023: 5450 Emerson Way
- July 30, 2023: 2131 Central Ave.
- Aug. 7, 2023: 2002 N. Arlington Ave.
- Aug. 11, 2023: 2131 Central Ave.
- Aug. 11, 2023: 5450 Emerson Way
- Aug. 14, 2023: 3938 N. Illinois St.
Williams is a “career criminal,” prosecutors saying his history “dating back nearly four decades.” His previous convictions include theft, narcotics possession, battery against a public safety official, and domestic battery.
Following his 29-year sentence, Williams will spend three years on supervised release.
