Kalamazoo, MI: On April 8, 2019, at 10:27 p.m., Public Safety Officers responded to a business in the 800-block of S. Burdick St. for a report of an armed robbery. The clerk reported a suspect pointed a black handgun at him and demanded cash. The suspect then grabbed the entire cash register and fled the business.

The suspect is described as a black male with a medium build. He was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants and white Nike shoes. He also had an orange mask on. The suspect fled on foot southbound from the store. A K-9 track was done, and based on the results it is believed the suspect entered a getaway vehicle.

This incident is still under investigation and Public Safety is asking anyone with information to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at 269-337-8994 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100, kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sgt Richard McCall

Date: April 8, 2019

Address: 150 East Crosstown Parkway, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact: Captain Brad Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 269-337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI: On Sunday, April 04, 2019, at approximately 9 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to a structure fire in the 700-block of Academy. Public Safety Officers arrived and encountered heavy smoke and fire conditions throughout the home. Interior search and rescue attempts were made despite the heavy fire conditions. The structure was quickly deemed unsafe for interior firefighting leading to a defensive attack from the exterior.

The structure contained at least nine apartments. One occupant was injured and transported to a local hospital. Red Cross was contacted and responded to assist the displaced residents. The structure was heavily damaged. Firefighters are still on scene and are continuing with fire suppression efforts. This investigation is in the preliminary stages and will be headed by the Fire Marshal.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 269-488-8911 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sgt. Ryan Preston

Date: April 5, 2019

Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact: Captain Brad Misner, Criminal Investigation Division, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI: On March 30, 2019, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers were contacted at Public Safety Headquarters by the victim of an Armed Robbery. Officers learned the suspect had threatened the victim with a handgun and stolen money from him on N. Church St. Based on that information, a search warrant was obtained and executed at a residence in the 1000-block of N. Church St. The suspect was located and taken into custody without incident, and the loaded handgun used in the crime was recovered.

The suspect, a 19-year-old Kalamazoo resident, was arrested for Armed Robbery and an outstanding warrant and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.

We thank the Citizens of Kalamazoo for continued communication with our department regarding quality of life issues in their respective neighborhoods. Anyone having further information reference this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269-337-8994 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.

By authority of: Sgt. Tim Millard

Date: Sunday, March 31, 2019

Address: 150 East Crosstown Parkway, Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact: Captain Brad Misner, Criminal Investigations Division, 269-337-8139