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4 arrested on armed robbery charges in Kewanee

Three men and a 17-year-old were arrested after police say they committed armed robbery and led them on a high-speed chase.

KEWANEE, Illinois- Three men and a 17-year-old were arrested after police say they committed armed robbery and led them on a high-speed chase.

The Kewanee Police Department received a 911 call Sunday, Dec. 8 just after 3 p.m. of an armed robbery in the 1000 block of W. Prospect St., according to a post on Facebook.

A responding officer found the suspected getaway vehicle at Division and Tenney Street.

Police say the suspect vehicle didn't stop for the officer and a pursuit started. The pursuit left Kewanee and continued into Stark County, where the suspects abandoned their damaged vehicle and fled into a cornfield.

The four suspects were arrested and transported to the Kewanee Police Department.

Police say they arrested the following people:

Tyrese L. Walker 18:

4 arrested on armed robbery charges in Kewanee

Javion D. Parker 18:

4 arrested on armed robbery charges in Kewanee

Eric C. Eagelston 20:

4 arrested on armed robbery charges in Kewanee

A 17-year-old juvenile was charged with resisting arrest and released to a guardian.

No one was injured during the incident.

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