Nov 24, 2024
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) -- A New York man was captured in Pennsylvania after allegedly robbing a Dollar General in Centre County. Photo: Spring Township Police Department Brian Baritot, 40, of Orchard Park, NY, outside of Buffalo, was arrested with bail denied Friday, Nov. 22, on charges of robbery, fleeing and terroristic threats, according to court documents. According to Spring Township Police, employees said Baritot used a knife to rob a Dollar General store in Pleasant Gap around 7:15 p.m. Officers were able to send out a description of Baritot and his vehicle to local police. Within 15 minutes, state police found Baritot at a church parking lot in Centre Hall. A chase happened which ended in Baritot crashing, police said. After the crash, Baritot refused to comply and was tased and taken into custody. Police said that cash was found in the vehicle along with a knife in the center console. Baritot was said to have warrants in multiple counties for burglaries in New York and Pennsylvania, including a bank robbery. Court dockets show that Baritot was placed in Centre County Prison and had bail denied citing a risk to himself and others.
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