(Hannibal, NY – Sept. 3, 2011) State Police in Fulton arrested Robert D. Gioia, 22, charging him with third-degree Robbery (Class D Felony), and second-degree Burglary (Class C Felony).
On Sept. 2 at approximately 4:08 p.m. Fulton Troopers were dispatched to a robbery in progress at 393 Rathburn Road, Lot 23, in the Town of Hannibal.
The investigation determined that Gioia entered the residence at Lot 23, and stole a purse along with a hand bag from within. The victim reported $500 cash, several packs of cigarettes, and credit cards as items that were within the stolen purse and handbag.
During the incident, a struggle ensued between Gioia and the female victim/resident, where she was allegedly shoved onto a couch by Gioia during the theft. Gioia fled the scene on foot in the woods.
Gioia was located Sept. 3 after being spotted by Trooper Alex Kurilovitch within a vehicle that was traveling on State Route 3 in the Town of Granby.
Gioia was taken into custody and additionally charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana after a small quantity of marijuana was located in his pocket.
Gioia was arraigned in the Town of Hannibal Court and remanded to the Oswego County Jail on $5,000 cash/$10,000 bond.















