Stuart, Iowa – A reported armed robbery at a Stuart Subway restaurant Tuesday night prompted a rapid multi‑agency response and led to an arrest following a traffic stop along Interstate 80.
According to the Stuart Police Department, Guthrie County Communications received a 911 call at approximately 9:13 p.m. from a 17‑year‑old employee reporting that the Subway restaurant in the 100 block of Southeast Seventh Street had just been robbed.
Officers from the Stuart Police Department, along with deputies from the Adair County Sheriff’s Office and Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office, responded immediately and arrived on scene within minutes. A description of the suspect and the suspect vehicle was obtained and quickly shared with surrounding law enforcement agencies.
About 20 minutes later, a vehicle matching the description and reportedly driven by an individual resembling the suspect was stopped by Dallas County Sheriff’s deputies along Interstate 80 in rural Dallas County. Stuart police officers responded to assist with the investigation.
Authorities said a probable cause search of the vehicle allegedly revealed evidence linking the driver to the robbery, including a U.S. currency amount consistent with the money reportedly taken during the incident.
As a result of the investigation, Kevin Christopher Krouse Jr., 33, of West Des Moines, was arrested and transported to the Adair County Jail. Krouse was charged with robbery in the second degree, a Class C felony under Iowa Code §711.3, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor under Iowa Code §124.414.
Police credited swift interagency communication and cooperation for the quick resolution. Officials also noted the calm actions of the employee, whose immediate reporting and detailed information assisted responding officers.
Criminal charges are merely accusations based on probable cause. All suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as it becomes available.
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