Man suspected in two motel robberies

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Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000 | 1:51 a.m.

Brian L. Thibodeau, 31, was arrested at 3:30 a.m. Sunday on charges of two counts of robbery, two counts of battery with a deadly weapon and possession of drug materials. His bail was set at $40,615.

Thibodeau is accused of robbing the RestInn Suites Motel with a knife about 9 p.m. Friday, Police Chief La Don Murray said.

He allegedly forced the lone female clerk onto the floor and stole $240.

Early Sunday, the robber struck again at the same motel, this time stabbing the owner in the face and stealing $40 from the victim, Murray said.

Police tracked him to the neighboring Motel 6, obtained a search warrant and found a knife, mask and clothes that matched the description from the robberies.

The manager, whose full name was not released, was taken to Elko General Hospital and received stitches to close the wound to his face, Murray said.