Robbers in Cornersburg called 'stupid'

YOUNGSTOWN — Cornersburg, gateway to the suburbs, hasn’t turned out to be the best place for a holdup.

Police Chief Jimmy Hughes said those who do choose to rob in Cornersburg “must be stupid” because you can’t miss the police presence. The chief said he’s had extra patrols — officers mostly working overtime, some in cars, some walking — on and off since last October.

“We went door-to-door to let the businesses know,” the chief said. “People appreciate seeing the police, and the response time [to calls] has been excellent.”

He credits good witnesses and the extra patrols for “almost immediate arrests” following certain crimes. The patrols will continue for an indefinite period, he said.

The full story of the battle against robbers in Cornersburg can be seen Sunday in the print edition of The Vindicator or on Vindy.com.