MILAN, Ill. — Milan police have released descriptions of two suspects who displayed an AR-style rifle during a May 12 armed robbery at Walgreens.
According to Milan Police Chief Christopher Johnson, police are still reviewing surveillance footage and working with local law enforcement agencies in an attempt to identify the suspects. The stolen vehicle used during the robbery has been recovered in the Century Woods Apartment Complex in the 1300 block of 3rd Street in Rock Island.
Here's a description of the two suspects:
Suspect #1
Police describe the first suspect as a Black male with a thin build, between 5-foot-7 and 5-foot-9 inches tall. He was wearing a black Nike quarter-zip hoodie with a zipper pocket on the upper left breast area surrounded by a white border next to the Nike logo. He was wearing what appeared to be black Nike shoes with a white sole. Police say he walked with a slight “in-toeing” or “pigeon-toed” walk.
Suspect #2
Police describe the second suspect as a Black male with a medium build, between 5-foot-10 inches and 6-feet in height. He was wearing all black clothing and red shoes. The second suspect was carrying what appeared to be an AR-style rifle.
Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact the Milan Police Department Investigations Division at (309) 787-8716 or Crime Stoppers at (309) 762-9500 or by using the P3 Tips app.
May 12 Armed Robbery at Milan Walgreens
The armed robbery took place on Sunday, May 12 around 10 p.m. at the Milan Walgreens. Police initially released information that two men wearing black facemasks entered the store and demanded money while displaying a firearm. The suspects left with an undisclosed amount of cash and drove off in a stolen car.
Following the robbery, there was some speculation on social media about possible robberies at other Milan locations.
"There were no other armed robberies, there were no other burglaries or break-ins since then or that night. So if anybody does see anything suspicious or they feel unsafe, please do not hesitate to call us," Johnson said.
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