Clearfield County man accused of armed robbery then returning money, Rolex

INDIANA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Money and a Rolex watch were reported stolen at gunpoint and then later returned by the accused robbery, state police said.

Nicholas Joseph Holbert, 22, of Osceola Mills, was charged with one felony count of robbery and misdemeanor counts of possessing instruments of crime and theft by unlawful taking.

Troopers from the Indiana Patrol Unit were called to a robbery July 16 at around 5:23 p.m. along Pompano Drive in White Township. Upon arrival, troopers said they spoke to the 18-year-old victim from Indiana, Pa.

The victim told police he was walking away from a group of friends when Holbert put him in a chokehold, pressed a pistol to his abdomen and demanded his wallet and Rolex wristwatch. According to a release, the victim said Holbert then pressed the pistol to the left side of his neck. The victim then dropped his wallet he claimed he had $400 in and gave up the Rolex. Holbert then took off from the scene.

During the overnight hours, troopers said the victim contacted them and said that Holbert ended up returning the stolen property.

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Holbert was ultimately taken into custody and placed in Indiana County Prison with bail set at $5,000.

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