A 53-year-old Davenport man was arrested following a knife-point robbery at a local vape shop after deputies matched him to the suspect using clothing descriptions and surveillance evidence.
On Monday, May 12, 2025, at approximately 6:03 p.m., Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a robbery call at the Vape Up Café, located at 43418 US 27 in Davenport. According to the report, a heavy-set, middle-aged white male entered the store, walked behind the counter, and held a knife to the female employee while demanding money.
When the employee attempted to call 911, the suspect allegedly took her phone. He then took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the scene in a silver Toyota Corolla. The victim suffered a superficial scratch from the knife but did not require medical attention…