A Rockford man is facing felony robbery and aggravated battery charges after police say he threatened an elderly Walgreens employee and fled with cash.
Robbery Reported at Rockford Walgreens
According to the press release from the Rockford Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Walgreens on Auburn Street after a reported robbery on Monday Evening (1/20).
Authorities say the incident happened around 7:45 pm at the Walgreens on the city’s east side at 3802 Auburn Street. When they arrived, they found an elderly female employee shaken from the incident, but able to describe what happened.
Suspect Allegedly Threatened Elderly Employee
According to police, the employee was opening a cash register when a man wearing a ski mask approached her. Investigators say the suspect forcefully removed the cash drawer, threatened the employee, and then took an undisclosed amount of money. before fleeing the store on foot.
Police confirmed the victim was over the age of 60, which elevates the severity of the charges.
Investigation Leads to Arrest
After a brief investigation, Rockford Police Detectives identified the suspect as 46-year-old Ray Griffin of Rockford…