BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD) is reporting that three suspects are in custody after an armed robbery that occurred on Sunday, July 12.
Police say the robbery occurred at the Dollar General store located on 2420 E. Columbia Avenue. One of the suspects pointed a gun at the clerk working.
After receiving an undisclosed amount of money, the suspects left the store and fled the scene on foot. While establishing a perimeter, an officer with the BCPD located two suspects and they were taken into custody without further incident.
Detectives with the Emmett Township Department of Public Safety were called in to assist and, during the subsequent investigation, learned that there were additional suspects involved in the incident.
In total, 3 individuals were arrested for armed robbery and a warrant request has been submitted on the 4th person. Names of the suspects have not been released until they are arraigned.
This is an ongoing case and will be updated as more information becomes available.
