Crime & Safety

Woman Reports Robbery at Econo Lodge

Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office is investigating an alleged robbery.

A 20-year-old woman reported to Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office deputies that she was robbed while at the Econo Lodge on Sunday. 

At approximately 3:40 a.m. the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Econo Lodge located at 5321 Jefferson Davis Hwy. for a report of a robbery which had just occurred.

Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Mike Harvey said the victim told police "she heard a knock on her door and when she opened her door several males pushed her into the room and used a handheld taser on her stomach. The victim was held down on the bed while the suspects went through her room."

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Harvey said the suspects took an undisclosed amount of cash and electronics before leaving the room.

The victim was checked by rescue personnel but denied any serious injury.

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Anyone with information is asked the call the Sheriff’s Office at (540)582.7115.

Remember your phone call or Text-A-Tip can make a difference. Text Text SEE911 to CRIMES (274637) or call 1-800-928-5822 or 1-540-582-5822 or visit www.spotsylvaniacrimesolvers.org.

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