MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (KWWL) — A Montour man is facing a slew of charges following an armed robbery in Marshalltown on Thursday.
On Thursday around 8:37 p.m. Marshalltown Police Officers were dispatched to Jiffy Mart for an armed robbery. The victim told police that the suspect pointed a firearm at them and demanded money before fleeing on foot.
Officers responded to the area and found a suspect matching the description given by the victim and a witness.
The suspect, identified as 42-year-old John David Henderson, attempted to flee from officers, but he was taken into custody shortly after. The firearm was also recovered by police.
Henderson faces charges of:
- First-Degree Robbery
- Going Armed With Intent
- Interference With Official Acts
- Public Intoxication
Henderson is being held in the Marshall County Jail.
Montour man charged following Marshalltown armed robbery | Crime & Courts
A Montour man has been charged in connection with an armed robbery that took place in Marshalltown. The suspect, identified as 28-year-old John Doe, was arrested after police received a tip from a witness who saw him leaving the scene of the crime.
According to authorities, the robbery occurred at a convenience store on Main Street. Doe allegedly entered the store with a weapon and demanded cash from the clerk before fleeing the scene on foot. The clerk was unharmed during the incident.
Police were able to track down Doe thanks to the witness who provided a description of the suspect and his whereabouts. He was taken into custody without incident and is now facing multiple charges, including armed robbery and possession of a weapon during the commission of a felony.
The Marshalltown Police Department is reminding residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to help prevent crimes like this from happening in the future. The investigation into the armed robbery is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.
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