A Dayton man, Timothy Farr, 43, appeared in federal court on December 19, facing charges related to a series of armed robberies. Farr is accused of committing at least eight robberies in the area this month.
The criminal complaint alleges that from December 3 to December 15, Farr targeted local gas stations and drive-thru stores, using a firearm to demand cash and cigarettes. According to an affidavit, Farr's alleged spree began on December 3 at a Sunoco gas station on Wayne Avenue in Dayton. Wearing dark clothing and a black balaclava mask, he reportedly brandished a black firearm and demanded money and cigarettes.
On the following day, Farr allegedly committed another robbery at a Marathon gas station on Linden Avenue in Riverside while wearing similar attire with an added N-95 style mask. He is also accused of robberies at various other locations on December 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 15.
Law enforcement used the Flock Safety Camera System to identify a vehicle linked to the crime scenes. A traffic stop conducted by Dayton police officers on December 16 found Farr as a passenger in a red Ford Taurus. Officers reported finding him dressed as described in the robberies with an N-95 mask nearby and gray gloves in his pocket. A 9mm pistol was allegedly discovered in his waistband.
The charges were announced by Kenneth L. Parker, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio; Daryl S. McCormick of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF); Springfield Police Chief Allison Elliott; Dayton Police Chief Kamran Afzal; and Riverside Police Chief Frank Robinson. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Ryan A. Saunders.
The authorities remind that "a criminal complaint merely contains allegations," emphasizing that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Anyone with information about these incidents is encouraged to contact ATF through various channels including phone (1-888-ATF-TIPS), email (ATFTips@atf.gov), or via their website and mobile app ReportIt.