Armed Robber At Large After Removing Ankle Monitor: Police

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — A man charged with armed robbery and home invasion is at large Thursday after authorities say he removed his ankle monitor and fled while he was out of jail on bond.

Israel Bland, 25, along with other suspects, committed a home invasion robbery on Cannonball Court,
Lawrenceville, May 16, 2016, according to Gwinnett County Police Department. During the robbery, three people, including Bland, were shot.

Bland was charged with five counts of aggravated assault, armed robbery, home invasion robbery, several counts of false imprisonment, and possession of a firearm during the commission of the crimes. He remained in jail awaiting trial until Feb. 10, when he was released on bond and ordered to wear an ankle monitor.

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On June 30, Bland removed his ankle monitor and fled. Bland’s bond has been revoked and charges have been obtained for removing the ankle monitor. Bland is still at large.

Anyone encountering Bland should call 911. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestoppersatlanta.org. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

Photo courtesy Gwinnett County Police Department