U.S. Attorney Kenneth L. Parker | U.S. Department of Justice
A Dayton man appeared in federal court on December 19, facing charges related to a series of armed robberies. Timothy Farr, 43, is accused of committing at least eight armed robberies in the area this month, allegedly using a firearm to demand cash and cigarettes from local gas stations and drive-thru stores.
According to an affidavit supporting the criminal complaint, the alleged robberies occurred between December 3 and December 15. On December 3, Farr reportedly entered a Sunoco gas station on Wayne Avenue in Dayton around 10 p.m., wearing a dark jacket, pants, shoes, gray two-tone gloves, and a black balaclava mask. He allegedly brandished a black firearm and demanded money from both registers as well as several packs of cigarettes and Black and Mild Filter Tips. It is claimed he used a green plastic bag for the cash and items.
The following day around 11:30 p.m., Farr allegedly committed another robbery at a Marathon gas station on Linden Avenue in Riverside while wearing similar clothing with an added N-95 style mask.
Farr faces accusations of additional robberies on:
- December 6 at Ray’s Xenia Avenue Market in Dayton
- December 7 at Free Pike Drive-Thru in Dayton
- December 8 at Sunoco gas station on Selma Road in Springfield
- December 10 at Mini Mart on N. Main Street in Dayton
- December 11 at Marathon gas station on E. Fifth Street in Dayton
- December 15 at Sammy’s Drive-thru store on Woodman Drive in Riverside
Law enforcement identified a vehicle of interest through the Flock Safety Camera System—a red Ford Taurus linked to the robbery locations. On December 16, when police stopped this vehicle, Farr was allegedly found inside wearing clothes described from the robberies. An N-95 style mask was found on the floorboard along with gray two-tone gloves in his pocket; he also reportedly had a 9mm pistol tucked into his waistband.
Kenneth L. Parker, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio; Daryl S. McCormick from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF); Springfield Police Chief Allison Elliott; Dayton Police Chief Kamran Afzal; and Riverside Police Chief Frank Robinson announced these charges. Assistant United States Attorney Ryan A. Saunders is handling prosecution for this case.
"A criminal complaint merely contains allegations," stated officials involved with the case "and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty."
Individuals with information about these incidents can contact ATF via phone or email through various platforms provided by authorities for anonymous tips.
