Jacob Wyatt, 25, and Edward Richardson, 23, of Bloomington were both charged with armed robbery and criminal confinement, level-3 felonies, and burglary, a level-4 felony, according to a news ?release.
On Dec. 11, 2014, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of W. Riley Drive regarding a home invasion robbery that had just taken place.
The victims at that location indicated that two black men and a white man with handguns burst through their front door and threatened to shoot them. Two of the victims were injured after being struck by the suspects who robbed them of money.
On Dec. 27, 2014, a burglary was reported at an apartment in the 1100 block of W. 17th Street. The victim indicated that forced entry had been made via a sliding glass door and that several items had been taken.
Those items included two AR-15 assault-style weapons, an Xbox gaming system and games, Air Jordan basketball shoes and six Air Jordan hooded sweatshirts.
Detectives determined that Wyatt and Richardson may have been involved in the home invasion armed robbery, and they were placed under surveillance.
On Wednesday, a search warrant was obtained for their apartment in the 2500 block of S. Rockport Road. Richardson was taken into custody on a traffic stop. At the same time, the warrant was executed at the residence, where Wyatt was taken into custody.
Several items were seized as a result of the warrant that may link them to these incidents and other similar cases, including a home invasion where two victims were shot, being investigated by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
After being interviewed, both suspects were booked in the Monroe County Jail.
The investigation continues with additional arrests possible or additional charges being filed against these suspects. Updates will be provided as the ?investigation continues.
Hannah Alani
