Attempted robbery at Xenia McDonald’s leads to SWAT response, 2 arrests

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Updated Sept 3, 2024
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Police filed felony charges Tuesday against a man and woman after an attempted robbery at a McDonald’s led to a SWAT response and two arrests in Xenia.

Shawn Smith Jr., 28, of Xenia is charged with aggravated robbery and tampering with evidence and Rebecca Lauren Shepherd, 22, also of Xenia, was charged with complicity to aggravated robbery. Both had their bonds set at $250,000 during their video arraignments in Xenia Municipal Court.

Police were called to a reported robbery at the McDonald’s at 1645 N. Detroit St. just before midnight Saturday, according to the Xenia Police Division.

Police say Smith was armed when he demanded that employees open the safe. However, his attempt to rob the business was unsuccessful and he fled.

Shepherd reportedly aided Smith by driving him to and from the area of the crime, Xenia police said.

Rebecca Shepherd, left, and Shawn Smith Jr.

Credit: Greene County Jail

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Credit: Greene County Jail

On investigation, police said they were able to gather information and arrested Shepherd and Smith with the assistance of Greene County Regional SWAT.

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The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the robbery call the Xenia Police Division Criminal Investigation Section at 937-376-7206, leave a voicemail at the Xenia Police Tip Line at 937-347-1623 or email lead investigator for the robbery detective Chris Reed at creed@cityofxenia.org.

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