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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

UI police arrest suspect in armed robbery near Rienow Hall

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Robert Walker (Johnson County Sheriff)

The University of Iowa police have arrested Robert Walker, 18, 2964 Heinz Road, as a suspect in an armed robbery that occurred near Rienow on Sept. 29.

Walker was arrested on Nov. 30, the UI police said; he has been charged with first-degree robbery, a Class-B felony. The UI police said Walker has also been charged with interference with official acts and fifth-degree criminal mischief “in relation to his apprehension on Nov. 30.”

The UI police have a warrant for the arrest of the second suspect, a juvenile, in the robbery. Iowa City police have reported that the juvenile aimed a gun at the victims.

The suspect is charged with first-degree robbery and carrying weapons, a Class-D felony. He is in jail in connection with another crime that occurred on Nov. 21.

— Kayli Reese

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