Titusville Police Department officers swiftly apprehended three suspects, including two juveniles, after they allegedly stole a significant amount of cash, paychecks, and W2 forms from the Gold Lion Bar located at 4580 Coquina St.
The incident occurred at approximately 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2025, after several 911 calls reported the robbery. Witnesses stated that three individuals jumped the counter, stole money bags, and fled the scene in a gold-colored sedan.
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Descriptions of the suspects and their vehicle were provided to responding officers. Within minutes, officers located the suspect vehicle traveling northbound on Deleon Ave and initiated a stop at 1060 Pine Valley Ln. The suspects were detained and positively identified by witnesses.
After obtaining a search warrant for the residence, officers recovered all the stolen items, including a large sum of cash, employee paychecks, and W2 forms. A firearm and ammunition were also recovered at the scene.
Pablo S. Dotts, 20, of Titusville, was arrested and booked into the Brevard County Jail. He is charged with burglary, grand theft, conspiracy to commit burglary, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Two juveniles, a 13-year-old male and a 14-year-old female, both from Titusville, were also arrested and charged with grand theft and burglary.
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Detective Christopher Wood commended the quick apprehension of the suspects, attributing it to the alert witnesses and the teamwork of the responding officers.
“Recovering the paychecks and the personal tax info on the employees prevented any possible identity theft issues down the road,” Detective Wood stated.
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