Peoria, IL – A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery of a postal worker that took place in Peoria this summer.
According to the Peoria Police Department, the incident occurred Wednesday, July 23, at approximately 12:18 p.m. in the 1000 block of West Butler. A 62-year-old female postal worker told officers that a man approached her, displayed a handgun, and stole personal property. Police said the victim was not injured. The suspect fled the scene on foot, and initial searches with a K9 unit produced no results.
Police identified Malachi Alexander, 28, as a suspect during the course of their investigation. Detectives located Alexander on Thursday in the 2900 block of North Rockwood, where he was taken into custody without incident. He was transported to the Peoria Police Department, interviewed, and subsequently arrested on a charge of armed robbery before being booked into the Peoria County Jail.
Authorities encourage anyone with information related to violent crimes to contact the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through tip411 or by calling Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.
Police emphasized that all suspects and arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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