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2 suspects in Berrien Co. armed robbery behind bars

Posted at 5:28 PM, Jan 03, 2019
and last updated 2019-01-03 17:29:26-05

LINCOLN TOWNSHIP, Mich.  — Two of the four suspects allegedly involved in the armed robbery of a Berrien County Meijer turned themselves in Wednesday.

The armed robbery happened Dec. 19 at the Meijer located at 5019 Red Arrow Hwy.

Police say three adults and a teen entered the store and began taking electronic devices before they were approached by employees. At that point, one of the suspects pulled out a handgun before running away.

Investigators determined the handgun displayed in the incident was a CO2 airsoft pistol.

On Wednesday, the alleged gunman and a woman involved in the incident turned themselves in. Investigators have requested a warrant for a third male suspect and a juvenile male has been petitioned to probate court.

Anyone with information on the incident or suspects involve is asked to contact the Lincoln Township Police Department at 269-429-2444 or Michigan/Indiana Crime Stoppers at 800-342-7867.