Peoria Grand Jury Indicts Local Man for Armed Robbery at Restaurant with Butcher Knife

Peoria, IL — A Peoria man faces charges after being indicted by a grand jury for allegedly committing an armed robbery at a local restaurant, wielding a butcher knife during the incident. Authorities reported that the suspect entered the dining establishment and threatened employees with the knife before fleeing with stolen cash. The indictment outlines multiple charges against the suspect, including armed robbery and aggravated assault. These charges come following the suspect’s apprehension shortly after the incident, thanks to prompt action from law enforcement and surveillance footage provided by the restaurant. Officials noted that the … Read more

Peoria Man Indicted After Attempting to Rob Subway with Butcher Knife for Just One Sandwich

PEORIA, Ill. — A Peoria man has found himself facing serious charges after a robbery incident involving only minimal loot—a sandwich from a local Subway restaurant. Mohammed Saeed, 28, was indicted by a grand jury on Tuesday for armed robbery, which could result in a prison sentence ranging from six to 30 years if he is convicted. The incident occurred on January 28 at a Subway located in the 8700 block of North Knoxville Avenue. According to court records, the suspect was armed with a butcher knife during the robbery. The peculiar case has drawn … Read more