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Armed Robbery at Circle K Store on W Lovell St

September 22, 2017 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

Kalamazoo, MI: On 9-22-17 at approximately 4:00 am KDPS Officers responded to 943 W. Lovell, the Circle K convenient store, for a report of a robbery.

A suspect entered the business and produced a handgun, pointed it at the clerk, and took cigarettes and an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then left the store and quickly fled on foot. A police K9 conducted a track of the suspect but he was not located.

The suspect was captured on surveillance footage and described as the following:

Light skinned black male in his 40’s, approximately 5’10” tall with a medium build and missing a front tooth. The suspect was wearing white pants, a white t-shirt, a black jacket, a gray and black Detroit Tigers hat and white shoes. The suspect was armed with a black semi-automatic handgun. See attached photo.

Public Safety is requesting anyone with information about this crime to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994, the Criminal Investigation Division at 337-8139, or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

Authority of LT. Craig Habel

Date: September 22, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Shannon Bagley, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Robbery, W Lovell St

Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested

April 11, 2017 by Jon Thurn

Kalamazoo, MI:  On Sunday, April 10, 2017, at approximately 2:00 A.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to an armed robbery in the 100 block of W. Lovell.  The victim was walking alone when he was approached by a subject with a handgun.  The suspect demanded the victim’s wallet and keys and said he would shoot the victim if he did not comply.  The victim gave the items to the suspect who then fled on foot.

Officers responding to the call quickly established a perimeter and a K9 officer was called to the scene.  As the K9 officer was beginning the track, an officer on the perimeter observed the suspect crossing Park Street in the 500 block heading west.  A short foot pursuit ensued and the suspect was quickly apprehended.  A stolen handgun was recovered as was the victim’s wallet and keys.

The suspect is a 25 year old Kalamazoo resident.  He was arrested for armed robbery along with multiple other felonies.  Nobody was injured during this incident.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of:  Lt. Lance Handlogten
Date:  April 10, 2017
Address:  150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact:  Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

 

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Robbery, W Lovell St

UPDATE: Officers investigate armed robbery at W Lovell St convenience store

November 15, 2016 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

Attached are photos from the armed robbery at the Circle K located at 943 W. Lovell on Monday, November 14, 2016, including the car the suspect arrived and left in.

The suspect fled on foot and a K-9 track was unsuccessful. Officers followed up on information at the scene, but were not able to identify the suspect. The clerk was not injured; but, was extremely shaken by the violent nature of the crime.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

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By authority of Captain Victor Ledbetter

Date: November 15, 2016
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Robbery, W Lovell St

Officers investigate armed robbery at W Lovell St convenience store

November 14, 2016 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

Kalamazoo, MI: On Monday, November 14, 2016, at approximately 2:55 A.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were dispatched to the Circle K located at 943 W. Lovell regarding an armed robbery that occurred. Upon arrival, officers found that a male threatened the clerk with a knife and robbed the store. The suspect was described as a 6’ male wearing a mask, grey hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and red or brown sneakers with white soles.

The suspect fled on foot and a K-9 track was unsuccessful. Officers followed up on information at the scene, but were not able to identify the suspect. The clerk was not injured; but, was extremely shaken by the violent nature of the crime.

Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

By authority of: Sgt. Michael Treu

Date: November 14, 2016
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Filed Under: News Releases Tagged With: Robbery, W Lovell St

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