Utica Man Arrested for Attempted Vehicle Robberies

Utica man accused of stealing vehicles at gunpoint

Police said Robert Collins, of Utica, would arrange a vehicle sale online and then meet with the seller at a location in the city. When the seller attempted to get paid, police said Collins would pull out a gun and threaten to harm the seller. Police said Collins would take the keys and the vehicle and drive away.

29-Year-Old Utica Man Faces Robbery Charges After 2 Vehicle Thefts Using Handgun

Over a span of two days, units from the Utica Police Department responded to multiple locations regarding robbery investigations linked to an individual stealing vehicles by brandishing a handgun at victims.

Utica man arrested for attempted vehicle robberies

UTICA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) -- A man has been arrested by Utica Police in connection with a rash of attempted vehicle robberies in the city. Officers were dispatched to several locations throughout the city on June 24 and 25 regarding robbery investigations. Further investigation revealed that the suspect -- later identified as 29-year-old Robert Collins -- claimed to be interested in purchasing a car through an online marketplace. They would agr…

Utica man charged in armed vehicle thefts through online marketplace - Newport Dispatch

UTICA — Police have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with two armed vehicle thefts that occurred through an online sales marketplace on June 24 and 25. Robert Collins was charged with two counts of robbery in the second degree after police say he used a handgun to steal vehicles from sellers who believed they were meeting a legitimate buyer. Police said Collins contacted vehicle sellers through an online marketplace and arranged to meet …