Peoria Police Department's recent efforts culminated in the arrest of Malachi Alexander, aged 28, following his alleged involvement in the armed robbery of a 62-year-old postal worker in July, reported 25NewsNow.com. Alexander, accused of displaying a handgun and robbing the woman on West Butler Street, was taken into custody without incident at the intersection of North Rockwood Drive and West Gilbert Avenue.
Despite the initial absence of leads after a police K9 unit combed the scene on July 23, the breakthrough came Thursday when detectives identified Alexander as the suspect, now held on armed robbery charges and a parole violation.
Further details shared by Central Illinois Proud include the victim's account; she was not harmed during the robbery, which took place mid-day as she was accosted by Alexander,The who then fled the scene post-theft. Alexander remains in Peoria County Jail, awaiting the legal proceedings that will follow his recent apprehension.
