Little Falls man in custody for armed robbery of bar

Morrison county sheriff's vehicle — Contributed

By Dispatch staff report

June 01, 2022 01:50 PM

HILLMAN — A 39-year-old Little Falls man was arrested for an armed robbery at The Cave Bar & Grill in Hillman.

On Tuesday, May 31, the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an armed robbery at approximately 12:18 a.m. at the business, located at the intersection of Highway 27 and 370th Avenue, approximately 4 miles north of Hillman in Richardson Township.

The suspect entered the business wearing a scarf around his neck, holding what appeared to be a black rifle and demanded money from e-tabs and the cash register, the sheriff’s office reported. He then left in a silver Ford truck.

Deputies responded and learned the suspect's vehicle left east on Highway 27 toward Onamia. Mille Lacs County sheriff's deputies located the vehicle and detained the man.

After an initial investigation, the Little Falls man was placed under arrest for the armed robbery. Evidence associated with the robbery was located.

The man was transported to the Morrison County Jail where he is awaiting formal criminal charges.

This case is still being investigated and the public is asked to contact the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office at 320-632-9233 with any information.

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By Dispatch staff report

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Little Falls man in custody for armed robbery of bar

On May 31, the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an armed robbery at approximately 12:18 a.m. at The Cave Bar and Grill.