Armed robbery suspects caught after chase and gun threat in Beloit

BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — Police said one of three robbery victims in Beloit last night chased his assailant until he was confronted by a second suspect, who pointed a gun at him. Both robbery suspects were later arrested.

According to the Beloit Police Department, three people reported being robbed in the 1300 block of Nelson Avenue around 8:23 p.m.

Police said one of the victims chased the suspect onto Porter Avenue, where a second suspect pointed a gun at him before fleeing in a vehicle.

A Beloit Police officer located the suspect vehicle in a driveway in the 300 block of Locust Street and found the two suspects nearby. A firearm was recovered in the investigation and both men were arrested.

Richard Dixon, 19, was charged with strong armed robbery and disorderly conduct.

Marcus Davis, 20, was charged with strong armed robbery as a party to a crime and second degree recklessly endangering safety.