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Rockford Scanner®: Suspects Use A Bat To Rob A Rockford Store





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Sources reporting a Rockford business was robbed.

Suspects used a bat to rob the business.

It happened at 2975 N Perryville at the Papa Johns

Suspects fled in a dark 4 door vehicle, 2 suspects: 1 male black approx. 20 years old and wearing a black hoodie and bluejeans. #2 is a  male black approx. 20 years old and wearing a black hoodie and is armed with bat

 

 

 





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Rockford Scanner®: Sources Reporting Another Rockford Business Just Robbed





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On Thursday November 15, 2018 at 5:06pm, Rockford Police Officers responded to the Dollar General located at 3214 Auburn St in reference to an armed robbery in progress.  Upon arrival, Officers located the male suspect in the front parking lot and took him into custody without incident.  The suspect was armed with a broken bottle and demanded money from the three female employees.  The suspect did not get any money or property.  No injuries were reported.  This is an on-going investigation.

Note: RPD did not release the name of the suspect yet

Sources are reporting another Rockford business robbed.

This one happened a little bit ago (Approx. 5 PM) at the Dollar General on Auburn st.  Sources are reporting  crime scene tape on the doors and the crime scene unit there.

No suspect information, due to the encryption

Heather Hungate-Brown  said:   “Suspect was caught. He tried robbing the store with a broken bottle.”

RPD confirmed an “In Progress: Person”
In the past the local police have labeled the following types of crimes as this: Shooting, stabbing, robbery, kidnapping, death.





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Rockford Scanner®: CVS Robbed In Rockford, Suspect Gets Away





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On 11/13/2018 at 9:59 PM, Officers from the Rockford Police Department were dispatched to the CVS Pharmacy, 110 S Alpine Rd, in regards to an armed robbery to the business. Officers met with employees of the business who reported that a single suspect approached a cashier, displayed a knife, and demanded money from the register. The suspect obtained a small amount of money and fled the area on foot.

No injuries were reported during this incident.

The suspect was described as being a white male, around 25 years of age, 6’00” tall, with a medium build, wearing a black jacket and hat, and a scarf covering his face.

Anyone with information on this robbery is asked to contact the Rockford Police Department.

Update: Source said the man came in and went to the cashier and brandished a knife and demanded money. The suspect then fled the scene. No injuries were reported.





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Rockford Scanner®: Couple Of Robberies At Local Businesses Being Reported, Also A House Fire





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Sources reporting a few scenes in Rockford.

  • Subway at 3021 Rockton ave: Source said a possible robbery
  • Walgreens at 2525 S Alpine: Sources said a possible robbery
  • 911 Whitman st: House fire (Stove on fire)

As you know RPD are encrypted, so we can’t confirm anything right now.  No suspect information, due to the encryption.

UPDATE:

On 11-12-18 at 8:09 hours Officers responded to Walgreens, 2525 S. Alpine Rd., in reference to an armed robbery to the business. The suspect entered the store and approached the cashier. He displayed a knife and demanded money. The suspect then took an undetermined amount of money and fled the area on foot.

The suspect is described as a white male, 30-35 years old, 175 pounds, wearing a black coat and darker pants with a black hat.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rockford Police or Winnebago County Crime Stoppers.

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Rockford Scanner®: Numerous Police Working A Scene At A Rockford Business





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UPDATE:  RPD did not add this call in their call log 

Update: Source reporting police stopped a stolen vehicle and detained a person. 

Sources are also reporting: Not related to this incident, but someone tried to break into this store this morning. no suspect information.

RPD did not add this call in their call logs, so Unknown what happened. All we can confirm is a lot of police at the scene. Unknown due to encryption and they did not add this to their call log

Several sources are reporting a scene at the Walgreens on N Main

It is not yet known what happened yet.

It recent weeks there have been several  crimes reported at this store.

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All we can confirm right now is at least 8 squads at the Walgreens on N Main

 





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Rockford Scanner®: Another Robbery In Rockford, Robbery Suspect Injures Female Victim





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Victim speaks out:

From the victim: “I’m home now. I have a concussion, scraped arm. I lost both my shoes. My right foot is banged up. Ripped toenails, broken toes and a sprained foot. He had knocked me over on my back .I was drugged from the back of my car to through the parking lot towards to road . I’m very grateful to be alive. I’m still in shock. It happened all so fast”

Update from RPD: 

On 11/10/18 around 8:50pm Rockford Police Officers responded to Walgreens in the 3300 block of N. Main St. for an attempted strong arm robbery. The victim, who was parked in the parking lot, was loading her groceries into the trunk of her vehicle when the suspect ran toward her and attempted to grab her purse from her shoulder causing the victim fall to the ground.  The suspect did not get any property from the victim.  The suspect fled the area in a small vehicle.

The suspect was described as a white male in his mid 20’s.

Anyone with information concerning the incident is encouraged to contact the Rockford Police Department Officer-In-Charge (OIC) at 779-500-6498 or Crime Stoppers at 815- 963-STOP (7867).

Local police are encrypted and have yet to release information on these robberies.

But a source told us the suspects in this robbery are described as: Last seen in a white ford escort, male wearing an army green hoodie, passenger suspect is white male approx 35 years old, wearing a grey hoodie, tan jacket, last seen northbound

Another robbery in Rockford.

This one happened at the Walgreens on N Main.

Suspect physically battered/pushed the female victim to the ground during the robbery. The victim is injured and needs medical attention.

Suspect description is unknown, due to the encryption.

Suspect fled the scene on foot

 





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Unknown Incident at an East Side Business in Rockford





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UPDATE: Source said it was an armed robbery with a knife.  No suspect description, due to the encryption.

UPDATE: An employee said the suspect is described as a White male, approx 6 foot tall, wearing a black jacket and jeans.

A few sources have reported seeing many police at 11th street and Sandy Hollow Rd at the Walgreens.
At the time of posting it is unknown if the business was robbed or had another incident. Updates will be posted as they become available.
Photo Credit: Brad G.

 





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Rockford Scanner®: Man In A Halloween Mask Just Robbed A Rockford Store





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On Thursday November 8th at 9:00pm, Rockford Officers responded to the Tobacco Outlet located at 3219 N. Main St in reference to an armed robbery.  The suspect was armed with a long gun and demanded money from the clerk whom complied.  The suspect fled eastbound on foot from the business.  There was a customer exiting the business as the suspect entered into it.  No injuries were reported.

This is an ongoing investigation.  Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Rockford Police Department at (815) 966-2900 or Rockford Area Crime Stoppers (815) 963-7867.

 

Around 9 pm tonight sources were reporting an armed robbery to a Rockford business.

A tobacco store in the 3200 block of N Main was robbed at gunpoint.

A man wearing a Halloween mask and armed with a shotgun, robbed the store then fled on foot.

Still developing





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Rockford Scanner®: Man Arrested For Business Robbery & Hostage Situation





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On 11/7/2018 at 01:45 am officers responded to 5 Points Grocery and Beverage at 600 W Milwaukee St for an armed robbery. The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded currency from the clerk. The suspect stole items from the convenience store and currency. The person then fled from the business leaving items behind, which aided in the identification of the suspect. Officers were able to determine the suspect was Carlos Ford.

On 11/7/2018 at 04:19 am officers responded to a residence in the 2500 block of N Sumac. The response was to a call of a hostage situation.

The suspect in this second call was determined to be Carlos Ford. Officers made contact with Ford and a female when they exited the residence. Ford resisted arrest, but was able to be taken into custody.

One officer did sustain a minor injury while taking Ford into custody. There is still additional information being followed up on in regards to this investigation.

ARRESTED:
Carlos Ford (52 years old)
1415 Nelson Ave
Beloit, WI 53511

CHARGES:

Armed Robbery – 943.32 – Felony
Obstructing/Resisting – 946.41(2m) – Felony

 





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Rockford Scanner®: Armed Robbery in Rockford. Suspects Get Away, Police Investigating.





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Sources reporting an armed robbery in Rockford. 

It happened in the area of 405 S Hinkley ave around 2:10 pm today.  

Suspects are described as 4 black male 

 

 





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Rockford Scanner™: Armed Robbery At A Local School, Police Investigating

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Sources reporting an armed robbery that happened near a Rockford School.

It happened around 8 am this morning, near Lincoln Middle School in the 1500 block of Charles st.

RPD confirms a robbery at this location.

No suspect information at this time.

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Rockford Scanner™: Woman Carrying Groceries Is Robbed At Gunpoint in Rockford

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ARMED ROBBERY TO CITIZEN
Date: 11/03/2018 8:41 pm
Location: 1026 McKnight Circle

On 11-3-18 at 8:41pm officers responded to 1026 McKnight Circle for an Armed Robbery To Citizen. The victim advised she was retrieving groceries from her vehicle when she was approached from behind by a suspect who displayed a handgun and demanded money. The suspect took the victim’s purse and an undisclosed amount of USC and fled the area on foot.

The suspect was described as an unknown race male, 5’6″ tall, 150 pounds, wearing a hooded sweatshirt, and was armed with a handgun. The victim was not injured during this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rockford Police Department or Winnebago County Crime Stoppers.

 

 





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Rockford Scanner™: Suspect Robs A Rockford Business, Shooting Victim At A Rockford Hospital, More Violent Crimes In The Area

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Another violent day in the city of Rockford and surrounding areas.

Sources told us about a shooting victim at Swedish American Hospital. Unknown if the shooting took place at the hospital or the victim was shot at a different location and then transported there.

Sources also told us about the Advanced Auto on Auburn that was robbed.

We tried to get information from the police, they said “No comment”

No suspect information on any of these calls. Safe to assume none have been captured and are still roaming the area.

But we can confirm these via the police call logs.

UPDATE from the RPD:

On Tuesday October 30, 2018 at 7:12pm, Rockford Officers responded to Advance Auto Parts located at 3019 Auburn St in reference to an aggravated robbery.  The suspect implied he had a weapon and demanded money from the clerk whom complied.  The suspect fled out to the parking lot, got into a vehicle, and drove away eastbound on Auburn St.  There were customers inside of the business during the incident but no injuries were reported.

This is an on-going investigation.  Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Rockford Police Department at (815) 966-2900 or Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at (815) 963-7867.

 





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Rockford Scanner™: Man Arrested After Allegedly Robbing A Local Business

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ROBBERY ARREST: A Rockford man faces charges after robbing a business. On Tuesday, October 23, 2018 shortly after 2:00 p.m., Rockford Police officers responded to Dollar General (1015 Charles Street).

Upon arrival, officers learned the suspect entered the store and handed a note to the cashier, which demanded money and implied he was armed. The suspect then fled the store with an undisclosed amount of money. No one was hurt.

Detectives from the Rockford Police Department conducted a follow-up investigation into the incident and identified the suspect as 34-year-old Donald Thompson. As a result, the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office authorized the below listed charges and a warrant was obtained. Thompson was taken into custody.

Donald Thompson, 34, Rockford: Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Assault

Thompson was lodged in the Winnebago County Jail. The charges against Thompson are merely accusations. He is considered innocent unless proven guilty in court

 





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Rockford Scanner™: 7 Men Beat & Rob A Single Victim In Rockford.

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RPD:  Rockford Police say they were on patrol in the 200 block of South 6th Street on Saturday when they found a 25-year-old man lying in the grass, who had been beaten and robbed by a group of seven men.

According to police, around 5 p.m. officers spotted the victim lying in the grass just south of 1st Avenue.

The victim told officers that he had been walking in the 1000 block of 12th Avenue when seven men approached him and demanded his belongings. They then beat and robbed him.

The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries. He is expected to make a full recovery.

Descriptions of the assailants were not given.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Rockford Police at 815-966-2900.

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Rockford Scanner™: Local Pizza Delivery Vehicle Stolen, Possible Carjacking

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Crime: Sources reporting a stolen vehicle, possible carjacking in Rockford 

Description: A Maroon Pontiac Grand Am with a plate similar to AS72595 and a Pizza Hut sign on its roof 

Location: 4311 Forest View (Charles/Forest View area) at 9:44 PM

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Rockford Scanner™: Robbery At A Local Gas Station, Police Investigating.

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Sources reporting another robbery in Rockford.

A robbery happened at the Mobil at 2624 Stowmarket in Rockford around 10:35 pm.

Unknown if the robbery was to the business, or to a citizen at the gas station

No suspect information due to the encryption.

We will post updates as they become available

Update:  Man stole beer, when confronted he pulled a knife. That made go from a simple theft call, to a robbery.

 





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Rockford Scanner™: RPD Working A Scene On The Eastside, Possible Robbery With Shots Fired

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Rockford Scanner source reporting the following:

“Heavy police presence on East State and Fair-view. Probably someone running on foot. Paddy wagon 2 or three under covers and 3 or 4 with lights on positioned”

Another sources said “Robbery with shots fired in the area of State and Fairview”

No other information, due to the encryption