Information from witnesses aided Savannah-Chatham police department robbery unit detectives in arresting Sidney Wall, 55, for a Saturday night armed robbery at CVS Pharmacy at the 12000 block of Abercorn Street, said Eunicia Baker, police spokeswoman.
At 5:30 p.m. Saturday, police responded to CVS Pharmacy where, minutes earlier, an armed male reportedly walked behind the pharmacy counter and demanded prescription drugs from employees, Baker said. The suspect left with the stolen items.
Witnesses saw the suspect leave the store, then drive away in a red Ford pickup. Responding officers found the truck unoccupied at a retirement community on Peachtree Drive, prompting a search of the area.
Police officers found Wall, who matched the suspect’s description, walking away from the scene. Wall was detained with the stolen medication in his possession. He later confessed to the crime and was arrested without incident.
Wall is now charged with armed robbery of a pharmacy, possession of a firearm/knife in committing a crime and possession of a controlled substance oxycodone.
Anyone with additional information on this case should call Crimestoppers at 912-234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
A confidential tip line also is open directly to investigators at 912-525-3124.