THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS MEDIA RELEASE

CASE REPORT NUMBER: 2014-004046

Check one: Original X Update Investigation Wanted

Date/Time: 09/09/2014 @ 8:39 a.m. Release Prepared By:
Lt. B.L. Saintsing

Distributed: X Yes No / Distributed by: Lt. B.L. Saintsing


Type of Incident: Arrest

Date and Time of Incident: 09/08/2014 @ 12:15

Location: 5905 Finch Farm Road, Trinity (Sheetz)

Update

Andrew Dwight Kirby was taken into custody after police received a community tip on his
whereabouts.

Kirby was taken into custody without incident at the Sheetz gas station located at 5905 Finch Farm
Road, Trinity, at 12:15 p.m. on Monday, September 8
th
.

Warrants for conspiracy to commit armed robbery, armed robbery, contributing to the delinquency of a
minor, and resist, delay and obstruct a public officer were served on Kirby. Kirby received a $125,000
secured bond and placed in the Davidson County Jail. Court date is set for 09/24/2014 in Thomasville.

The resist, delay, and obstruct a public officer charge resulted from an August 16, 2014, traffic stop on
East Guilford Street near Cates Avenue where Kirby ran from the vehicle and escaped arrest.







Thomasville detectives have charged three people in connection with the July 30
th
armed
robbery that occurred at Pots O Gold Sweepstakes after receiving a tip from the community.

On August 13, 2014, Amanda Marie Helton, 23, of 509 White Street, Thomasville, was taken
into custody and charged with conspiracy to commit armed robbery, armed robbery, and
contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Helton was placed in the Davidson County Jail
under a $75,000 secured bond.

On August 14, 2014, Dillon Scott Baker, 16, of 203 Polk Street, Thomasville, was taken into
custody and charged with armed robbery. Baker was placed in the Davidson County Jail under a
$20,000 secured bond.

Police are actively looking for Andrew Dwight Kirby who is 24 years-of-age. Kirby is wanted
for conspiracy to commit armed robbery, armed robbery, and contributing to the delinquency of
a minor. Anyone having information on Kirbys whereabouts is asked to call Thomasville
Police at 336-475-7755 or Crime Stoppers at 336-476-8477.

All three have a court date of September 24, 2014, in Thomasville District Court.


Amanda Marie Helton Dillon Scott Baker

Original Release

Thomasville police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Pots O Gold
Sweepstakes late Wednesday night.

At 11:20 p.m., officers responded to Pots O Gold in reference to a robbery. An employee told
police a white male and a white female entered the establishment displaying a firearm and
demanded money.

The white male suspect was described as being about 57 in height, thin build, wearing a dark
grey hooded sweatshirt and black pants. The white female was described as being about 54 in
height, stocky build, wearing a light grey hooded sweatshirt and khaki pants. The suspects were
last seen leaving on foot towards Von Logan Drive with an undisclosed amount of currency.

One customer was inside the establishment when the robbery occurred, however, no injuries
were reported.

Anyone with information is asked to call Thomasville Police at 336-475-4284 or Crime
Stoppers at 336-476-8477.






























Police Department Contact(s)
Name: Det. Steve Boles Phone: 336-475-4267
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