Hamilton, Ill.- The Hamilton, Illinois Police Department has announced the arrest of a juvenile for armed robbery.
According to a news release, Hamilton Police arrested a 15-year-old male from Hamilton for Armed Robbery on Sunday, January 29th. The investigation also resulted in the positive identification of a second suspect, a 14-year-old male, also from Hamilton, who has charges pending for Armed Robbery.
The juveniles’ arrests come as a result of an investigation by the Hamilton Police Department into an armed robbery that occurred at the Hamilton Casey’s General Store on Friday, January 27, 2023.
As a result of the investigation, the 15-year-old is currently being housed in the Adams County Juvenile Detention Facility, the 14-year-old is awaiting charges, and the firearm used in the robbery has been recovered.
This investigation is ongoing and additional charges and/or arrests are possible.
