On Sunday July 28, 2019, just after 9 p.m., Officers from the Normal Police Department were dispatched to the 200 block of South Linden for an armed robbery that had just occurred.
Officers located a male victim cab driver who had been robbed at gunpoint by a fare. The victim was dropping off the 2 suspects, both black males in their 20’s, at an address in the 200 block of South Linden. As they arrived at this location, one of the suspects displayed a handgun and demanded money from the victim.
During the incident the victim was struck multiple times before he was able to escape to safety as the suspects fled the area on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. The victim’s injuries didn’t require medical attention.
The police department is asking for the public’s assistance in this case. Any persons with information concerning this incident is asked to contact Normal Police Detective Brad Underwood at (309) 433-9798, bunderwood@normal.org
Members of the public can also contact McLean County Crime Stoppers at (309) 828-1111 to report information related to this incident. Callers can remain anonymous and are eligible for a cash rewardof up to $1,000.
