UPDATED: Bloomington Police look for gunman in early morning home invasion

Posted on October 13, 2017

 

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Bloomington Police are investigating a home invasion on North Evans St. in which a gunman allegedly made off with an undisclosed amount of money. (WJBC file photo)

 

By Patrick Baron and Howard Packowitz

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say they’re searching for a gunman who forced his way into a home early this Friday morning.

Around 6:15 a.m., police said officers responded to a call in the 1000 block of North Evans St.

Police said a man armed with a handgun broke into the residence and demanded money from two adult victims. The suspect was said to have taken an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene on foot. No injuries were reported.

Police described the suspect as a black man, approximately 6’0 tall. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department’s Crime and Intelligence Analysis Unit at (309) 434-2963.  The unit can also be contacted at [email protected].

McLean County Crime Stoppers are accepting tips at 309-828-1111.  The organization offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest or indictment.

Patrick Baron can be reached at [email protected]. Howard Packowitz can be reached at [email protected]

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