St. Albans Police halt robbery at From Scratch, arrest two men

ST. ALBANS CITY — St. Albans Police stopped a burglary in-progress early Sunday morning and arrested two individuals.

At approximately 4:31 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, police officers saw unknown people inside of From Scratch on South Main Street while doing a proactive foot patrol in downtown St. Albans.

The officers investigated and determined a burglary was actively occurring at the store. Officers intervened, taking custody of Nathan L. Robtoy, 36, of St. Albans, and Tony Brace, 44, currently unhoused.

According to police, a thorough investigation was conducted, and the two men were arrested and charged with burglary, possession of burglary tools, unlawful mischief and resisting arrest.

A judicial officer of the Vermont Superior Court imposed bail on Robtoy in the amount of $7,500 and upon Brace in the amount of $2,500, as well as conditions of release, in accordance with a request from the Office of the Franklin County State’s Attorney.

Robtoy and Brace were lodged at the Northwest State Correctional Facility for lack of bail.

Callers with information about this matter or any other criminal matter may contact the St. Albans Police Department at: (802) 524-2166 or www.stalbanspd.com.