By Fatimah Idera
A Nigerian Armed Robber, Charles Chukwuma Onwuemelie with a Chieftaincy title, ‘Blue Cloth Bandit’ has been arrested for committing over 68 Robberies in the US, 5 months after hosting a very extravagant wedding in the State.
On September 27, 29-year-old Charles Chukwuma Onwuemelie was arrested at his residence, Quartz Hill, for allegedly committing more than five dozen robberies over two years.
The accused who was known as “Blue Cloth Bandit” for his alleged habit of using a cloth to cover a handgun was arrested at the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office and filed 16 counts of 211 P.C. – Robbery.
According to investigations, a total of 68 armed business robberies have been linked to the same suspect since October of 2021. It is reported that the Robberies took place throughout Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles.
During the investigation, detectives discovered that the suspect usually covered the handgun used in the robberies at gas stations; 7-11s and Walmart with a blue cloth and would disguise himself by wearing various hats, a face mask, and rubber gloves.
Evidence from detectives linking him to the robberies recovered at the scene including a firearm and the same vehicle used in many of the robberies; and several factors led to the identification of the suspect.
