Grand jury charges Dayton man with 12 armed robberies

DAYTON, Ohio – A Dayton man was indicted by a federal grand jury and charged with committing 12 separate armed robberies last month throughout southwest Ohio.

Timothy Farr, 43, was originally arrested in December 2024 after being charged by criminal complaint for committing eight of the robberies.

The 24-count indictment includes 12 counts of interfering with commerce by threats or violence (punishable by up to 20 years in prison) and 12 counts of using a firearm during a crime of violence (punishable by at least seven years and up to life in prison).

The indictment says Farr allegedly brandished a firearm at local gas stations, convenience stores and drive thru stores, demanding cash and cigarettes.

During the robberies, it is alleged Farr often wore a dark jacket, pants and shoes, as well as gray two-tone style gloves and a black balaclava mask covering part of his face. In some instances, Farr also allegedly wore an N-95 style mask. Farr allegedly brandished a black firearm.

Farr is accused of committing armed robberies on:

• Dec. 3, 2024, at Sunoco gas station on Wayne Avenue in Dayton,
• Dec. 4, 2024, at Marathon gas station on Linden Avenue in Riverside,
• Dec. 6, 2024, at Ray’s Xenia Avenue Market on Xenia Avenue in Dayton,
• Dec. 7, 2024, at Free Pike Drive-Thru on Free Pike in Dayton,
• Dec. 8, 2024, at Sunoco gas station on Selma Road in Springfield,
• *Dec. 8, 2024, at Family Dollar on Salem Avenue in Trotwood,
• Dec. 10, 2024, at Mini Mart on N. Main Street in Dayton,
• Dec. 11, 2024, at Marathon gas station on E. Fifth Street in Dayton,
• *Dec. 12, 2024, at White Oak Deli on Cheviot Road in Green Township,
• *Dec. 14, 2024, at Family Dollar on West Main Street in Springfield,
• Dec. 15, 2024, at Sammy’s Drive-thru store on Woodman Drive in Riverside, and
• *Dec. 15, 2024, at United Dairy Farmers on Vine Street in Cincinnati.

*Robberies added at indictment

During the investigation, law enforcement was able to identify a vehicle of interest using the Flock Safety Camera System and identified a 2011 red Ford Taurus linked to armed robbery locations.

When Dayton police officers initiated a traffic stop of the red Taurus on Dec. 16, 2024, Farr was allegedly in the front passenger seat wearing the outfit described in the armed robberies, had an N-95 style mask on the floorboard and gray two-tone gloves in his pocket. Farr also allegedly had a 9mm pistol in his waistband.

Kenneth L. Parker, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio; Daryl S. McCormick, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF); Springfield Police Chief Allison Elliott; Dayton Police Chief Kamran Afzal; Green Township Police Chief James Vetter; Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge; Trotwood Police Chief Erik Wilson; and Riverside Police Chief Frank Robinson announced the charges filed yesterday afternoon. Assistant United States Attorney Ryan A. Saunders is representing the United States in this case.

An indictment merely contains allegations, and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents should contact ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477). Individuals may also email ATFTips@atf.gov, or contact ATF through its website at www.atf.gov/contact/atf-tips. Tips may also be submitted to ATF using the ReportIt® app, available on both Google Play and the Apple App Store, or by visiting www.reportit.com.

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