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Rockford Scanner™: Pizza Place Robbed At Gunpoint in Rockford


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NOTE: Winnebago County Sheriff Office (Or any local police departments) RARELY releases any press releases, so do not expect an update on this story. Sorry, but this is what happens when they encrypted.

On Tuesday December 11, 2018 at 8:11pm the Rockford Police Officers responded to the Little Caesars Pizza at 3108 N Rockton Ave, in reference to an armed robbery that just occurred. The suspect entered into the business and demanded money from the female cashier.

The suspect was armed with a black handgun. She complied and provided the suspect with an unspecified amount of money. The suspect fled the business on foot. He was described as a black male, armed with a black handgun, and wearing a navy blue jacket, yellow mask covering his face, and dark pants. There were two other employees and no customers in the business at the time of the robbery.

No persons were injured during the incident.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Rockford Police at 815-966-2900, or Rockford Area Crime Stoppers (815) 963-7867.

 

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Rockford Scanner™: Man Robbed A LOcal Cell Phone Store


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On Tuesday December 11, 2018 at 6:54pm, Rockford Officers responded to the Boost Mobil located at 3201 Auburn St in reference to an armed robbery that just occurred. The suspect entered into the business at closing time and demanded money from the two employees. The suspect was armed with a black handgun.

Both employees complied and provided the suspect with an unspecified amount of money. The suspect fled the business on foot. He was described as a black male, armed with a black handgun, and wearing a dark blue / gray hooded jacket, yellow scarf across face, black pants, and black shoes. There were no customers in the business at the time of the robbery. No persons were injured during the incident.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Rockford Police at 815-966-2900, or Rockford Area Crime Stoppers (815) 963-7867.

 

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Rockford Scanner™: Scene At A Local Gas Station, Still Developing


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Sources are reporting a scene at a local gas station.

Sources are reporting a scene with several police officers at the Stop N Go at Charles and Washington area. That is near the Walgreens.

At the time of writing this, it is not yet known what happened.

Some have told us shots were fired during a robbery at the business. But as you know the RPD are encrypted and we cannot confirm anything.

 

Update from Ameliah Johnson:  It was a Police chase.

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Rockford Scanner™: Sources Reporting A Fire at a Durand Business


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Sources Reporting A Kitchen Fire at a Durand Business

 

Sources are reporting a kitchen fire at 502 S Center in Durand.

Auto aid has been dispatched and several area fire departments are en route to assist.

Still developing

UPDATE: This is the same business that was allegedly robbed Friday night.  (Click Here)    The fire is now extinguished. Unknown on the cause of the fire or injuries.

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Rockford Scanner™: Another Carjacking in Rockford


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On 12/8/18 at around 3:05 A.M. Rockford Police responded to the PNC Bank, 225 N Court St in reference to a vehicular hijacking.  The victim reported she was at the drive up ATM machine when she was approached by the suspect whom demanded she withdraw money to give to him.  When she refused the suspect pulled her out of her car and fled in the victims car.  The victim was not injured.

The stolen car was a silver 2003 Lexus 300 with IL registration of H885850. The suspect was described as a black male in his 20’s.  Stocky build and around 5’5″.  He was last seen wearing a brown jacket with a hood.

This is an ongoing investigation.  Anyone with information is urged to call the police.  If the car is located, do not approach the car and call the police.

Sources reporting another carjacking in Rockford.

It happened near the area of 225 N Court st around 3 am
(Might be 325 N Court st)

Vehicle is described as a Silver 2003 Lexus with a plate number of H885850

Suspect is a black male, stocky build, approx. 5’5 tall. A Brown jacket with a hood up.

Last seen Westbound on Jefferson st

 

 

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Rockford Scanner™: Another Violent Day in Rockford, Shooting Victim, Several Robberies, Cashier Beaten. RPD Investigating


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Another Violent Day in Rockford

 

According to the Rockford Police they are investigating a shooting victim and several robberies in Rockford that happened on Friday.

Below are just a few of the calls the RPD are investigating.

RPD has yet to release information on any of these calls 
Update: After posting this, RPD finally released information on some of these calls. 

 

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Rockford Scanner™: Sources Reporting Robbery Suspects Beat A Cashier in Rockford


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Sources Reporting Robbery Suspects Beat A Cashier in Rockford

Sources are reporting a store at North Town mall was robbed at gunpoint around 5:45 pm Friday night.

Suspects beat the cashier during the robbery.

It happened at 3611 N Main, Metropcs

RPD confirmed an armed robbery call. But no other details.

 

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Rockford Scanner™: Armed Robbery At A Local Restaurant


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Armed Robberies

Last night Rockford Scanner staff filmed the Rockford Park District putting a subject into their police vehicle at the Burger King on E State st.

At the time, we did not yet know what happened, due to the encryption.

Rockford Police have confirmed this was an armed robbery call.

But no other details were provided.  It is not yet known if the person in the photo being put into the police vehicle is the suspect or the victim.

There was another armed robbery just prior to this, it is not yet known if the 2 robberies are related. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

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Rockford Scanner™: Suspects Rob and Rape A Woman In Rockford


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Update:

RPD labeled this violent call as “Check for well being”

Sources have told us that the men severely beat the victim (Aggravated Battery charge with great bodily harm) RPD said non life threatening injuries. Suspects got away with $95 in cash and a link card.

35 year old Randy Bray and 41 year old Anzio King have been arrested

Both men are now charged two counts each of aggravated battery, residential burglary, home invasion, and armed robbery. King faces additional charges of criminal sexual assault and unlawful restraint.

Sources reporting a group of men broke into a residence and raped a woman in Rockford.  It happened approx. 3 am on Monday morning in the 2200 block of 7th st in Rockford.

The suspects robbed the victim and one of them raped the woman.

The suspects then fled the scene.




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Rockford Scanner™: Restaurant Robbed in Rockford


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ARMED ROBBERY: On Monday, December 3, 2018, shortly before 6:00 a.m., Rockford Police officers responded to Burger King (2334 11th Street) for an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers found out that an armed suspect held up three employees at the restaurant. The suspect took cellphones and money from the safe that he forced an employee to open. No one was hurt. The suspect is described as a black male between 25-30 years old, about 6’0” tall, last seen wearing a black ski mask, brown coat and black pants. The suspect fled the area in a silver car with tinted windows.

Anyone with information on either incident should contact Rockford Police at 815-966-2900 or Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867.

Sources are reporting that the Burger King on 11th st was robbed yesterday (Monday) morning.

A black male approx. 25 years old wearing dark clothing, had robbed the Burger King.

Suspect fled in a Silver vehicle with tinted windows.