Janesville Citgo robbed; police arrest suspect
JANESVILLE -- Police have arrested a man they suspect of robbing the Citgo gas station at 1002 S. Jackson St. at 7:41 p.m. tonight.
A clerk told police a man entered the store, said he had a gun and threatened to shoot her if she did not give him money, according to a news release. The man took money and fled.
Police said they caught a man after a short foot chase in the 600 block of West Delavan Drive. He was found trying to pull himself out of the Rock River, said Sgt. Kay Nickolaus. He told officers he had fallen through ice at the river's edge.
Officers gave the man dry clothing and took him to the Rock County Jail. He was identified as Maurice C. Thomas, 44. He was arrested on charges of armed robbery and resisting.
Mar 14, 2008 at 11:14 p.m.
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Hey, maybe the guy just wanted to go ice fishing while he still had time..leave him alone.
(sarcasm most definitely off)
Mar 14, 2008 at 10:09 a.m.
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Edubswoman68, there may be a reason they did not tell us. You have a good point, but give it some time. We do not want kids, teens, or criminal-minded people doing a scavenger hunt in/around the river. Not a bad question, but maybe down the road if you have not heard the answer you should bring it up again.
Mar 14, 2008 at 10:03 a.m.
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That part was for special subscribers only.
Mar 14, 2008 at 6:26 a.m.
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Wonder if they got the gun or did the creep throw it somewhere for someone else to find it? It would have been nice to let the public know if they were able to retrieve it.
Mar 13, 2008 at 10:29 p.m.
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aaahhhahaha "justintimberlakerules" you made my night!
"garyprimer" your "idot" comment was funny too!
Mar 13, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
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Nobody messes with the smoking blog.
Mar 13, 2008 at 6:21 p.m.
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br549 - to answer your question, yes I would've said the same thing. Now run along and try to ruin the smoking discussion. We don't want you here.
Mar 13, 2008 at 5:04 p.m.
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justintimberlakerules, your sarcastic post serves another purpose by showing:
The longer a post is, the more likely it is that it'll be misread.
Mar 13, 2008 at 5:01 p.m.
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What does the Illnois Department Of Transportation have to do with this?!
Mar 13, 2008 at 4:39 p.m.
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I thank God that nobody was hurt!!
Mar 13, 2008 at 4:35 p.m.
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well if the clerk had been shot I am guessing the story would read different..but hey that is just me
Mar 13, 2008 at 4:33 p.m.
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On behalf of all idots, sorry for being such an idot.
Mar 13, 2008 at 3:38 p.m.
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Ok, finally blog comments that I agree with an enjoy! Don't worry justintimberlakerules...I GOT YOUR SARCHASM!
Mar 13, 2008 at 2:51 p.m.
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That was a good one, justintinberlakerules! Your user name is a winner too.
Mar 13, 2008 at 2:49 p.m.
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He admits to smoking, but he did not inhale.
Mar 13, 2008 at 1:23 p.m.
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you guys are a hoot !
Mar 13, 2008 at 11:42 a.m.
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I'm not sure what his stance is on whether or not smoking hurts everyone. I'll try to find out and get back to you.
Mar 13, 2008 at 11:30 a.m.
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And although he doesn't support the war, he DOES support the troops!
Mar 13, 2008 at 11:25 a.m.
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justintimberlakerules-That was a good one even if not everyone understood. You forgot to mention that he DOES have God in his life.
Mar 13, 2008 at 11:12 a.m.
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Ummmmmmm Kimber........
Sarcasm[A] is stating the opposite of an intended meaning especially in order to sneeringly, slyly, jest or mock a person, situation or thing.
Mar 13, 2008 at 11:10 a.m.
Mar 13, 2008 at 10:26 a.m.
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I am 40 years old, live in Janesville, and own firearms. I have never been so bored that I decided to rob anyone! It's not the city's job to provide entertainment to would be criminals
Mar 13, 2008 at 10:23 a.m.
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armed robbery,fleeing, resisting arrest. ya' what a nice guy!! He has NO ONE to blame for his actions but himself!!
Mar 13, 2008 at 10:09 a.m.
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maybe if Janesville offered more for 44 year old men to do on a Wednesday night this wouldn't have happened. I personally blame the city manager for the "mistake" that this young man made. Before anybody starts judging him maybe you should get all of the facts. The paper only prints what they want to and they don't even have to print the truth. This man is one of the nicest, most caring people around and I don't think everyone should be ganging up on him when you don't even know him. Let to justice system judge him, not you.
(*sarcasm off*)
Mar 13, 2008 at 2:44 a.m.
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Kudos to JPD!
Mar 12, 2008 at 11:53 p.m.
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good job jpd,you should have let him stay in his wet clothes.
Mar 12, 2008 at 11:07 p.m.
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Job well done JPD!
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