Lawrence and Crawford County, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The following has been released by the Illinois State Police District 12 on their Facebook Page:
“This is being provided as a community safety alert.
An armed robbery suspect has fled on foot from Illinois Route 1 near the Crawford and Lawrence county line.
The suspect is described as a black male wearing a white tank and shorts.
Safety considerations for those in the immediate area are to avoid picking up hitchhikers, lock car doors, lock house doors.
Call 911 with any information.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law”
