Dallas Police Arrest Man Who Robbed Bank and Stole Multiple Cars
Introduction to the Incident
Dallas police arrested a man who they say robbed a bank and stole at least seven cars Thursday in an attempt to evade law enforcement.
Gregory Noble, 55, was booked into the Dallas County jail early Friday. Police say he faces charges of aggravated robbery, robbery of a business, unauthorized use of a vehicle and evading arrest, in addition to charges from the FBI and other law enforcement agencies who assisted Dallas police in its investigation.
The Crime Spree
Initial Car Theft and Bank Robbery
According to a Dallas police news release, a car theft was reported Thursday in the 14500 block of Dallas Parkway. Shortly after, a bank was robbed in the 14800 block of Preston Road, which is roughly 2 miles away from where the car was reported stolen. Officers responding to the bank robbery identified Noble as the suspect and the getaway car as the one stolen shortly before the robbery.
Continued Thefts and Attempted Thefts
Police say Noble then drove to a business in the 5000 block of Lemmon Avenue, threatened employees at the business and stole another vehicle. He then drove to another nearby business and attempted to steal yet another vehicle at gunpoint, but was unsuccessful.
Crime in the News
Crime in The News
Further Crimes and Arrest
School Incident and Multiple Vehicle Thefts
Noble later drove to a school in the 9900 block of Webb Chapel Road and demanded a ride from people at the location. He took out a gun and fired it into the air before taking another vehicle and fleeing the location, police say.
He then abandoned that car at a business in Farmers Branch, where he stole another car and drove to Coppell, police said. Noble attempted to steal another car at gunpoint, while Coppell police responded to a crash involving Noble where he attempted to steal the car he crashed into.
Final Arrest
Noble fled the scene and stole another vehicle, before he drove it to Irving, abandoned it, and stole another vehicle, police said.
Throughout Thursday evening, Dallas police and the violent crimes task force coordinated with multiple police agencies, worked several crime scenes and utilized FLOCK cameras to track each stolen vehicle.
Noble was finally spotted in Dallas, where he fled from a traffic stop and was later found at the intersection of Singleton Boulevard and Gulden Lane. He refused to exit the vehicle, so Dallas SWAT was called to assist in his arrest.
Police Response and Suspect’s History
Dallas police’s active call logs showed a large police response: Roughly 70 units were shown to have responded between the Webb Chapel and Preston Road crime scenes.
Police said Noble has an extensive criminal history, including a conviction for bank robbery.
He remained in Dallas County jail Friday. He did not have a bail amount set. It was unclear if he had retained an attorney.
Conclusion
The incident involving Gregory Noble is a shocking example of the lengths to which some individuals will go to evade law enforcement. The coordination between multiple police agencies and the use of technology such as FLOCK cameras were crucial in tracking and apprehending the suspect. This case highlights the importance of community safety and the need for effective law enforcement strategies to prevent and respond to such crimes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What were the charges faced by Gregory Noble?
A: Noble faces charges of aggravated robbery, robbery of a business, unauthorized use of a vehicle, and evading arrest, in addition to charges from the FBI and other law enforcement agencies.
Q: How many cars did Noble steal during the crime spree?
A: According to reports, Noble stole at least seven cars during the incident.
Q: What role did technology play in the arrest of Noble?
A: FLOCK cameras were used to track each stolen vehicle, aiding in the coordination between multiple police agencies and ultimately leading to Noble’s arrest.
Q: What is Noble’s current status?
A: Noble remained in Dallas County jail as of Friday, with no bail amount set and his attorney status unclear.
