Editor’s note: be aware that this is the time of year when you will hear about this type of crime more often.
On November 2, 2019, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Giant
Eagle in Green in regards to a report of a suspect that stole a woman’s purse off of
the back of her car. The 82 year old victim was not injured during the incident. The
suspect subsequently ran to his vehicle and fled the scene. While fleeing, the
suspect struck a man with his vehicle. The man sustained minor injuries.
On November 7, 2019, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of
a robbery at the Acme in Coventry Township. It was reported that the suspect
opened the victim’s car and grabbed her purse. The 63 year old victim tried to hold
on to her purse and she sustained an injury to her hand. The Coventry Fire
Department transported the victim to a local hospital.
On November 11, 2019, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports
of a robbery at the Acme in Coventry Township. It was reported that the suspect
grabbed the 81 year old victim’s purse while she was pumping gas. The suspect
fled in his vehicle.
The Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau investigated the robberies and were able to
identify the suspect are Jarod Lauderdale. On November 12, 2019, Sheriff’s Office
personnel along with members of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force located
Lauderdale in the city of Akron. Jarod J. Lauderdale, age 41 of Massillon was
arrested and charged with (2) counts of Robbery (F-2) and (1) count of Theft (F-4).
He was booked into the Summit County Jail.
Further charges are pending the outcome of the investigation.
