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Knife-wielding suspect in custody after armed robbery at downtown Rockford store

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police have arrested Oscar Taylor, 55, for allegedly robbing a downtown convenience store clerk at knifepoint.

According to police, around 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Taylor went into the Faust Market, 813 E. State Street, and grabbed the clerk by the neck and threatened him with a knife.

Taylor reportedly took cash and left the store.

Investigators were able to find clothing, the knife, and cash nearby and located Taylor in the area.

He was arrested and charged with armed robbery, aggravated robbery, and aggravated battery (strangulation).

Taylor was booked into the Winnebago County Jail.

Gunman arrested after robbing Dunkin’ Donuts and Hip Hop Fashions in Rockford

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — After armed robberies were reported at a Dunkin' Donuts and Hip Hop Fashions on Wednesday night, Rockford Police managed to catch the alleged perpetrator, Nathaniel Feiss. According to police, Feiss entered Hip Hop Fashions, at 3134 11th Street, at 5:53 p.m. and pointed a gun at…

October 2, 2025

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Rockford felon with armed robbery history arrested for gun and drug charges

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A man with a prior history of convictions, including armed robbery, was arrested on new criminal charges this past weekend. Robert Taylor, 29, was a passenger in a car pulled over by police in the 5100 block of Auburn Street on Saturday night, around 7:50 p.m.…

August 11, 2025

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Police: Woman attempts to rob patrons at Swedish American Hospital, BP gas station

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Alexandria Hackman, 18, for allegedly trying to commit armed robbery in the parking lot of Swedish American Hospital and the BP gas station. Several officers were called to the BP on East State Street for reports that a woman had stabbed a man…

August 22, 2025

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