Bodega Bandit Suspect Held For 13 Roberries
A masked robber suspected in a string of Bronx bodega raids was ordered held on $50,000 bail Wednesday in Bronx Supreme Court.
Roy Mekle, 30, was charged with first-degree robbery and grand larceny in 13 holdups.
Law enforcement officials said Mekle’s standard stickup outfit included a white dust mask or orange bandana and gray South Pole jacket during a robbery spree between Nov. 6 and last Thursday, when he was arrested.
The first store Mekle allegedly robbed was at 3401 Olinville Ave., and the others were scattered throughout the Bronx, including another store on Olinville Ave., two stores on E. 241st St. and another on Mundy Lane.
Ramesh Dass, who worked in the store at 3401 Olinville Ave., told authorities he was standing behind the counter when Mekle and an accomplice entered.
Dass said Mekle, who was holding a plastic bag, walked up to him and pointed a black gun at him, telling Dass, “Give me all your money and cigarettes.”
Dass handed over the money and the two men left the store. The second man has not been apprehended.
Arraigned two days after his arrest, Mekle was back in court yesterday before Bronx state Supreme Court Justice John Byrne, who set bail at $50,000 after Mekle pleaded innocent to the charges.
If convicted, Mekle faces up to 25 years in prison on each robbery charge.
Several bodega employees showed up at Bronx Supreme Court Wednesday for Mekle’s arraignment.
Each told authorities Mekle entered their store holding a plastic bag and demanding money at gunpoint. Dass was the only worker who said Mekle had an accomplice; the others said he acted alone.
SOURCE: NYDailyNews.com
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