Armed Robbery Investigation

Kalamazoo, MI:  On Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to a report of an armed robbery that occurred while a restaurant employee was making a night deposit in the 4700 block of West Main Street.  Responding officers were able to get a description of the male suspect and his last known direction of travel.  A police canine team was called to the scene to search for the suspect.

During the robbery, the lone male suspect brandished a handgun and stole an undetermined amount of cash.  He fled on foot southeast and was not located.  The victim described the suspect as a black male, approximately 5’10” with a thin build and wearing a gray sweatshirt and dark pants. 

Anyone having information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com