Orange County deputies have arrested a man who they say robbed two women and attempted to rob a third within a seven-hour period. The most recent incident occurring around 1:30 a.m., Tuesday morning.
Charles Heineman, 25, of Bithlo was taken into custody earlier today. He has been charged with attempted robbery with a weapon and aggravated battery.
Heineman is believed to have followed a woman through the Walmart at 11250 E. Colonial Drive on Tuesday, and grabbed her purse as she walked to her car. The day before, investigators say, he followed another female out of the same Walmart store, distracted her by asking a question and reached inside her vehicle and snatched her purse.
A third robbery attempt at the Regal Cinema at 541 N. Alafaya Trail on Tuesday failed, after Heineman pepper-sprayed a woman in the face and attempted to take her purse.
Heineman is being held on a $15,000 bond at the Orange County Jail.
