KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A suspect police believe robbed a store on South Westnedge Tuesday evening is now in custody.
Just after 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of South Westnedge Avenue for a report of an armed robbery. They say the suspect entered the store and indicated a weapon. The suspect then stole an undetermined amount of money and property from the store and then fled on foot. A police K9 was called to the scene, but the suspect was not located.
At approximately 9:15 pm, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were then dispatched to the 500 block of Terrace Court for a “trouble with subject” call. Further investigation led to evidence from the previous robbery. A 26-year-old Kalamazoo resident was arrested for armed robbery and resisting and obstructing arrest.
The Criminal Investigation Division is investigating this incident.
Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269) 488-8911 or Silent Observer at (269)343-2100
