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CBS News
2 hours ago
- CBS News
Arrest made after Miami Beach condo resident pistol-whipped during home invasion, police say
An arrest has been made in a Miami Beach condominium home invasion in which a man was pistol-whipped, and money and a phone were stolen, according to Miami Beach police. Investigators the same suspect committed an armed burglary shortly before that. According to police, on Tuesday, June 17, officers were sent to Flamingo Towers at 1508 Bay Road to check out reports of an armed robbery. A woman who lives in the building said she was walking to a trash chute when an armed man, who police identified as 31-year-old Brian Lopez of Hialeah, pulled a gun on her and demanded that she take him to her unit, according to police. Once there, Lopez allegedly threatened the woman, a person who lives with her (identified in the police report as J.K.), and someone who was staying with them. He demanded that they get on the ground and hand over their belongings, investigators said. "Initially, J.K. resisted the defendant's commands and refused to get on the ground. The defendant then pistol whipped J.K. by striking him on the top of his head, causing a minor laceration," according to the report. Investigators said J.K. was forced to transfer $1,500 via cell and Lopez stole one of their cellphones. He then allegedly demanded that they take him to their vehicle. When the group made it to the lobby, J.K. screamed for help and Lopez took off, according to the report. He was taken into custody a short time later. During the course of their investigation, police said they determined that Lopez had also committed another burglary in the building prior to this incident. In that incident, Lopez is accused of stealing a man's wallet, phone and keys to his unit. Lopez is facing one count of armed home invasion, three counts of armed robbery with a deadly weapon, and one count of armed burglary with battery. During his first court appearance on Friday, the judge found there was probable cause for the charges and ordered that he be held without bond.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Woman accused of robbing man near Peoria apartment complex while armed with gun
A 19-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly robbed a man at an apartment complex while brandishing a handgun. Erianah D. King was charged with armed robbery, two counts of aggravated assault, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon without a FOID card and unlawful possession of a weapon under the age of 21 for her role in an alleged armed robbery late Sunday night at Lexington Hills Apartments in the 3400 block of West Fallen Oak Lane. More: Police video recording trailers are popping up at Peoria shopping centers. Here's why According to the Peoria Police Department, officers responded to the apartment complex Sunday at 11:54 p.m. after they received a report of an armed robbery. When officers arrived, they found a man who said that he went to Lexington Hills to purchase a vehicle from a woman. When he arrived at the apartments, the woman – later alleged to be King – approached him with a handgun and took an undisclosed amount of money. The man was not injured, and the woman fled on foot. King was arrested at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the 3200 block of West Oakcrest Drive. Officers conducted a search of her apartment at Lexington Hills and found a handgun with an extended magazine inside. King is currently being held at the Peoria County Jail. Anyone with further information on this case is asked to contact police at (309) 673-4521 or provide an anonymous tip through their Tip411 service. They can also contact Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000. More: Peoria may buy Expo Gardens for major residential development project. Here's what we know This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Woman accused of robbing man in Peoria while armed with gun
Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Man nabbed after using chilli powder to rob Langkawi gold shop
Langkawi police chief Shariman Ashari said the shop was manned by a man and a female assistant, aged 69 and 60, respectively. PETALING JAYA : A man has been arrested in Langkawi after robbing a gold shop in Jalan Pandak Mayah, Kuah, armed with a parang and chili powder. Berita Harian reported that police arrested the 45-year-old suspect near the shop shortly after the 11.48am incident today. Langkawi police chief Shariman Ashari said the premises was manned by a man and a female assistant, aged 69 and 60, respectively. 'As soon as he entered the premises, the suspect who was wearing a face mask threw chili powder at the workers and broke the glass of the displays with his parang. 'He ran off with gold worth around RM50,000. However, the man was chased by the shop owner and members of the public, before policemen, who were on patrol, arrested him,' he said. Shariman said the suspect is being detained for further investigation under Section 392/397 of the Penal Code for armed robbery.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Alexandria armed robbery backfires when store clerk fires gun; teen later arrested
A 15-year-old faces three charges after he allegedly tried to rob a business Tuesday night but ended up fleeing because the store clerk fired a gun, according to police. The Alexandria Police Department issued a news release Tuesday night that said its officers had responded to the 200 block of Bolton Avenue because of an attempted armed robbery. New date: Sentencing in Donnie Cayer's death delayed for retired Louisiana State Police trooper Murder cases: 2 men sentenced to prison in separate Rapides homicides, while other cases move forward Dog deaths: Glenmora mother, son arrested after shooting deaths of pet dogs still in jail "The store clerk fired several shots during the encounter, and the suspect fled the store," read the release. No one was injured, and the department asked for the public's help in identifying the person who tried to rob the store. The public responded, and the teen was arrested shortly after the attempted robbery, reads another news release. The teen was arrested on charges of armed robbery, simple burglary and being a juvenile in possession of a handgun. This article originally appeared on Alexandria Town Talk: Police: Bolton Avenue store clerk fires gun during attempted robbery
CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Second man charged in robbery of couple at Glenview home
Nearly two months after a couple was robbed outside their home in the north Chicago suburb of Glenview, police said they had a second suspect in custody Tuesday. Greg Poulos and Angie Beltsos were heading home to Glenview after dinner in the city around 10 p.m. the night of Monday, April 21, and walking to their front porch, when a car pulled up. Police said three men ambushed them, pulled out guns, and demanded their belongings. In video of the robbery posted on Nextdoor, three men can be seen pointing guns at the couple as they walk up to their front porch. One of the robbers can be heard telling them "give me all that s***" before the man and woman toss their cell phones, keys, and her purse on the ground. "You got it. You got it. Here, take it. Take it. Take everything. Take everything. Take everything. Take everything. Take everything. Here, you can have it. Honest to God, guys," Poulos told the robbers. Beltsos said they handed over everything from her purse to their clothing. Video shows one man remove Poulos' jacket. The robbers fled in a Jaguar sport-utility vehicle On Monday, Chicago police and United States Marshals arrested a suspect — Amarion Ray Williams, 21, of south suburban Dolton. Williams stands charged with armed robbery with a firearm. Earlier this month, another suspect — Angelo Hatter, 26 — was also arrested. contributed to this report.
