St. Petersburg Police arrested 39-year-old Eugene Warren Thomas of St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in connection with an attempted strong-arm robbery at the Amscot located at 2551 34th Street South.<\/p>\n
According to the arrest affidavit, the incident occurred at approximately 10:07 a.m. when Thomas entered the business and approached two employees. Officers say Thomas handed a note under the interior partition that stated, \u201cThis is a robbery, give me the money.\u201d No weapon was seen or implied.<\/p>\n
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Police state that Thomas\u2019 actions indicated an attempt to deprive the business of U.S. currency. The victims reported being placed in fear during the encounter.<\/p>\n
Thomas did not provide any statements after being read his Miranda rights.<\/p>\n
The affidavit notes that Thomas has prior Amscot robbery-related cases. In 2015 and again in 2021, he was linked to a robbery or attempted robbery at the Amscot located at 1300 34th Street North. His 2022 arrest occurred at the exact location as the current case: Amscot at 2551 34th Street South.<\/p>\n
Thomas was charged with Robbery (Strong Arm), a second-degree felony. His bond was set at $50,000, and he was booked into the Pinellas County Jail, where he remains as of Thursday morning.<\/p>\n
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