FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Campbell County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Armed Robbery; One Suspect Identified, Second Sought

RUSTBURG, VA —  On November 25, 2025, at approximately 3:33 p.m., Campbell County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 2000 block of Old Rustburg Road in reference to a reported armed robbery.

Upon arrival, deputies initiated an investigation which determined that a male subject, known to the victim as “BG,” arrived at the victim’s residence and robbed him of an undisclosed amount of money while armed with a handgun. During the course of the robbery, the victim was also physically assaulted.

The suspect known as “BG” has been identified as Wendell Lewis Franklin, 39, of Myrtle Street, Lynchburg, Virginia. 

Wendell Lewis Franklin, 39 of Myrtle Street, Lynchburg, VA is currently wanted on the following charges:

• Robbery
• Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony
• Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
• Brandishing a Firearm
• Assault and Battery

A second male subject was also involved in the incident and fled the scene with Franklin. Deputies are actively seeking information regarding this individual, who is described as:

• Black male
• Approximately 5’10”
  
• Close-cut hairstyle

Both suspects left the area in a dark-colored, mid-sized SUV, possibly a Chevrolet or GMC.

The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office asks that anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Wendell Lewis Franklin or the identity of the second suspect to contact:

• Campbell County Sheriff’s Office at (434) 332-9574; 

• Virginia State Police [Appomattox Headquarters] at (434) 352-7128;  

• Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-(888) 798-5900;

• Or submit a tip online at  www.p3tips.com.

All tips may remain anonymous; any information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.

Media Inquiries, please contact Captain Brian J. Murray;

(434) 332-9580; BJMurray@CampbellCountyVA.Gov.