Police say an arrest warrant was issued for a Viola, Illinois man in connection with an armed robbery at the Taylor Ridge Post Office that took place in January.
According to a statement from Rock Island County Sheriff Gerry Bustos, an arrest warrant for 39-year-old Walker L. Hampton of Viola was issued Friday, February 27, 2015.
Previous reports indicate that on Saturday, January 24, two employees were present when a male with a handgun went into the post office and demanded money. The male did reportedly get away with some money.
Hampton has also been charged in connection with a residential burglary that happened in Rock Island County on January 29, said Bustos’ statement.
Hampton was in custody at the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office on unrelated burglary charges, according to the statement. Hampton’s bond has been set at $300,000.
Bustos said the investigation is ongoing.