Police say man robbed Minneapolis store 5 times in 2 months

Published 8:43 pm Friday, December 29, 2017

MINNEAPOLIS — A 33-year-old man is accused of robbing the same Minneapolis convenience store five times in two months.

Jamye Davis faces five separate counts of first-degree aggravated robbery. He was arrested during his latest heist Dec. 23, after a store clerk signaled officers who had been watching the 8th Street Market.

Police said Davis admitted to the robberies after being arrested, telling investigators he used a fake gun each time. He allegedly colored the gun’s plastic orange tip to make it look real.

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The robberies occurred on Nov. 19, Dec. 10, Dec. 18, Dec. 21 and Dec. 23. Police said each time he wore a blue coat or sweatshirt, a beanie hat and a bandanna over his face.

It wasn’t clear if Davis had an attorney.