SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – An armed robbery suspect accused of stealing from a Casey’s store is behind bars.
Police say 22-year-old Richard Wilson Jr. showed a knife on Nov. 5 before taking money and cigarettes from a Casey’s at 3001 Ridge Avenue in Springfield. They say Wilson then ran from the store.
The suspect is between 5-foot-1 and 5-foot-2, weighs between 150 and 200 pounds, wore all-black clothing and had a camouflage mask on at the time of the robbery, a press release says.
Wilson faces armed robbery and aggravated robbery charges. His bond is set at $75,000 as he is held in the Sangamon County Jail.
Police want anyone with information on the armed robbery to call them at (217)788-8311. Anonymous tips can be sent to Sangamon/Menard County Crime Stoppers by calling (217)788-8427.
