MEDIA RELEASE: 05/16/18
On May 10, 2018, at 3:30 am, Officers were called to the 400 Blk N 14th Ave on the report of a robbery. Upon arrival, the homeowner told police some unknown person knocked on his door and when he opened it, armed masked men entered the home. The suspects demanded money from the victims and then fled the scene with money and property. Nobody was injured during the robbery.
On May 15, 2018, at 11:42 pm, Officers were called to the 600 Blk S 7th Ave on the report of a robbery. Upon arrival, Officers were told that the victims awoke to find armed masked men in their residence. The armed suspects demanded money from the victims. Once the suspects were given some money and property they fled the scene. Nobody was injured during the robbery.
The police have collected physical evidence from both robbery scenes, which will be evaluated by the State Crime Lab. Police are also reviewing surveillance video recovered from the area and are following up on leads.
Anyone who may know the identity of the robbery suspects may submit a tip by calling (641) 753-1234, via text by texting the word “marshall” followed by the tip to CRIMES (274637), or online at www.marshallcountycs.com. All tips are completely anonymous and could earn a reward of up to $1,000 if the tip results in an arrest.
RELEASED BY: Captain Brian Batterson, bbatterson@marshalltown-ia.gov, 641-754-5730