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Police looking for man who committed armed robbery on Locust Street in Davenport

Davenport police are on the search for a man after a reported robbery during the late morning hours on Monday.

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DAVENPORT, Iowa — A man was robbed at gunpoint in the middle of 5 Points neighborhood in Davenport.

A statement from the Davenport Police Department indicated that an armed robber approached a victim around 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 7 in the 1500 block of West Locust Street, an area where several businesses are located.

The robber showed a handgun to the victim and demanded money, said police. After robbing the man he ran off.

Police said the robber was described as being a black man in his 30s wearing a red hooded sweatshirt.

There were no reported injuries.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the Davenport Police Department at 563-326-6125 or submit an anonymous tip via the mobile app entitled “CityConnect Davenport, IA” or “CrimeReports by Motorola”