Man sentenced for month-long aggravated robbery spree in Cleveland

CLEVELAND — A 40-year-old man has learned his sentence for a month-long aggravated robbery spree in Cleveland.

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O'Malley announced on Wednesday that LaDon Moore was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the crimes. 

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Cleveland police used surveillance footage and witness information to link Moore to a spree of six aggravated robberies during June 2023. Additionally, officials said that Moore lived at a residence near all of the robberies. 

Moore was arrested on June 29 after police conducted a search at his residence, locating clothing worn during the robberies and victims’ items from the robberies. 

Previously, on Jan. 25, Moore pleaded guilty to the following charges:

• Six counts of Aggravated Robbery 
• One count of Extortion 
• One count of Having Weapons While Under Disability

“Yesterday, LaDon Moore was sentenced to 18 years in prison for his aggravated robbery spree in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood,” said Prosecutor Michael C. O’Malley. “Moore terrorized and targeted innocent people, including women going to church, and robbed them at gunpoint for a month. His conviction and 18-year sentence will certainly make this neighborhood safer!”

Here's a timeline of the incidents as outlined by the prosecutor's office:

• June 7: Rexford Avenue and East 124th Street

  • Moore held a 46-year-old victim at gunpoint and demanded the victim's money, wallet, and phone, before fleeing the scene. 

• June 13: A store near Kinsman Road and East 116th Street

  • Moore held a store employee at gunpoint, demanding money from the register. He stole $80 as well as the cash drawer before fleeing the scene.

• June 17: Church parking lot near Corlett Avenue and Martin Luther King Drive

  • Moore pointed a gun at a 92-year-old woman who was walking into church. He took the woman's purse and shoved her to the ground. 

• June 18: Church parking lot near East 124th Street and Union Avenue

  • Moore held a 44-year-old woman at gunpoint, demanded money from her and threatened to shoot her. 

• June 24: Gas station parking lot near East 116th Street and Union Avenue

  • Moore held a 33-year-old woman at gunpoint who fled the scene, leaving her vehicle behind. 

• June 25: Church parking lot near Union Avenue and East 124th

  • Moore held a gun to a 63-year-old, asking the victim to drop their purse.

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