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Breaking News: Armed robbery reported in 900 block of Fourth Street
Kristina Peters / Editor in Chief
Issue date: 3/10/09 Section: News
Updated 3/10 at 10 p.m. CST
An armed robbery was reported at 6:56 p.m. Tuesday at the apartment complex located on 950 Fourth Street, according to Mark Jenkins, chief of the Charleston Police Department.
Jenkins said one male was home by himself when two males forced open the door.
The victim described the suspects as two black males - one wore a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans, and the second wore a blue jacket.
Jenkins said the victim reported both suspects wore black bandanas that covered their faces, and the one wearing the black sweatshirt was said to be carrying a handgun.
"No shots were fired," Jenkins said.
Jenkins said the victim was forced on the floor, but there were no injuries.
He said the victim claims to be missing video games and video game systems.
"Investigation is ongoing at this time," Jenkins said.
He said the suspects fled eastbound on foot.
Daniel Nadler, vice president for student affairs, sent out an e-mail at about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday to inform students about the armed robbery.
An Alert EIU text message was also sent out around 9:30 p.m. about the robbery.
If anyone has information concerning this incident, or similar incidents, call the Charleston Police Department at 345-8406 or the University Police Department at 581-3212.
Kristina Peters can be reached at 581-7936 or at deneic@gmail.com.
An armed robbery was reported at 6:56 p.m. Tuesday at the apartment complex located on 950 Fourth Street, according to Mark Jenkins, chief of the Charleston Police Department.
Jenkins said one male was home by himself when two males forced open the door.
The victim described the suspects as two black males - one wore a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans, and the second wore a blue jacket.
Jenkins said the victim reported both suspects wore black bandanas that covered their faces, and the one wearing the black sweatshirt was said to be carrying a handgun.
"No shots were fired," Jenkins said.
Jenkins said the victim was forced on the floor, but there were no injuries.
He said the victim claims to be missing video games and video game systems.
"Investigation is ongoing at this time," Jenkins said.
He said the suspects fled eastbound on foot.
Daniel Nadler, vice president for student affairs, sent out an e-mail at about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday to inform students about the armed robbery.
An Alert EIU text message was also sent out around 9:30 p.m. about the robbery.
If anyone has information concerning this incident, or similar incidents, call the Charleston Police Department at 345-8406 or the University Police Department at 581-3212.
Kristina Peters can be reached at 581-7936 or at deneic@gmail.com.
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