St. Petersburg Police arrested 39-year-old Eugene Warren Thomas of St. Petersburg on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in connection with an attempted strong-arm robbery at the Amscot located at 2551 34th Street South.
According to the arrest affidavit, the incident occurred at approximately 10:07 a.m. when Thomas entered the business and approached two employees. Officers say Thomas handed a note under the interior partition that stated, “This is a robbery, give me the money.” No weapon was seen or implied.
Police state that Thomas’ actions indicated an attempt to deprive the business of U.S. currency. The victims reported being placed in fear during the encounter…