On Saturday, March 19, 2022, a man reported he was robbed at gunpoint outside of the Community Center in Seabrook.
The man explained that he advertised his video gaming system for sale on Facebook and was contacted by an unknown male subject, who expressed interest in purchasing it.
The man agreed to meet with the subject at a restaurant, but, at the last minute, the subject changed the meeting location to the Community Center in Seabrook.
When he met the subject outside of the Community Center, the subject pointed a handgun at him and demanded his wallet, mobile telephone, watch and video gaming system.
The man was not injured during the robbery; the subject was not located.
Investigation
Sheriff’s Office investigators looked into the man’s report and learned that the subject responsible for the robbery was 28-year-old Jonathan Robinson III of Dale.
On Friday, March 25, investigators obtained warrants for Robinson III’s arrest for Armed Robbery and Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime, as well as a warrant to search Robinson III’s home off of Wimbee Landing Rd. in Dale.
When investigators served the search warrant at Robinson III’s home, they recovered a handgun and clothing believed to have been worn by Robinson III during the robbery.
Robinson III was not at his home when investigators served the search warrant; he has yet to be located.
Anyone who has information on Jonathan Robinson III’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact SSgt. Todd Duncan at 843-255-3418 or Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111, if wishing to remain anonymous and for possible reward.
