Bloomington PD investigates donut shop robbery

Posted on May 29, 2018

By Eric Stock

BLOOMINGTON – Police have released a description of a man suspected of robbing a donut shop over the weekend.

Bloomington Police said in a news release a man entered the Dunkin’ Donuts at 2306 E. Oakland Avenue at 10:21 p.m. Sunday, implied he had a weapon and demanded money from an employee. BPD said the suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled in an unknown direction.

No injuries were reported.

Police describe the suspect as a black male, in his 20s or 30s, light skin pigment, with a large nose, six-feet tall and weighing about 200 pounds.

Police ask anyone with information is asked to contact BPD detective Steve Moreland at (309) 434-2359 or [email protected]g. Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous may call McLean County Crime Stoppers at (309) 828-1111. If your call leads to the arrest and indictment of suspects you may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Eric Stock can be reached at [email protected].

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