A man who was wanted for an armed home invasion in Plant City was arrested Wednesday, Nov. 25.
Willie D. Thomas, 30, was arrested in Orlando by United States marshals while boarding a bus bound for New York City.
Thomas was wanted for armed home invasion robbery, false imprisonment and battery on a person over 65. At about 2 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, Thomas forcibly entered a 77-year-old victim's home in Plant City. Once inside, armed with a BB pistol which resembled a semi auto handgun, Thomas demanded money and threaten to kill the victim.
Thomas tied the victim's hands using a cord and sheet before he fled with the victim's purse, which had cash in it. The victim was not injured, and it was not a random act.
Thomas was cooperating with detectives and agreed to turn himself in over the weekend, but never did so.