Rockford man charged with July 24 armed robbery of Walgreens on Charles Street

Online Staff Report

George W. Frazier, 50, of Rockford, has been charged with the July 24 armed robbery of the Walgreens at 2323 Charles St., Rockford.

Shortly before 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 24, members of the Rockford Police Department responded to the Walgreens on Charles Street in reference to an armed robbery. Officers were advised two suspects entered the store. One of the suspects demanded money from the cash register and displayed a handgun. The suspects fled on foot from the business with an undisclosed amount of currency.

Rockford Police detectives conducted a follow-up investigation of the case. As a result of the investigation, an arrest warrant was obtained for Frazier and he was arrested at approximately 8:30 a.m., Saturday, July 28, at an address in the 1400 block of 20th Avenue.

Frazier is being held at the Winnebago County Jail on a $100,000 bond.

Posted July 30, 2012

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