Crime & Safety

Iowa City Police Make Arrests Connected to Summer Robberies

The Iowa City Police Department has arrested two men they believe are responsible for at least two robberies, and potentially more, over the summer.

From the Iowa City Police

On Tuesday, Iowa City Police arrested two individuals in connection with two robberies that occurred earlier this summer on the city's west side.

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Darius E. Davison, 17, of Cedar Rapids, has been charged with Robbery, 1st Degree (Class B Felony) for his involvement in the August 2nd robbery of a Five Stars Cab driver at 2437 Petsel Place.

David Abrams, Jr., 19, also of Cedar Rapids, has been charged with Aiding and Abetting Robbery, 1st Degree (Class B Felony) for his involvement in the robbery of a Domino's Pizza driver at 1036 Jensen Street on June 29, 2013.

Investigation into these and other robberies that occurred in the same area is on-going and Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of those involved. Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 358-TIPS (8477). All calls are held in strict confidence and anonymity is guaranteed. Individuals providing information do not have to reveal their identity to collect a reward.

More details on these robberies from the Iowa City Police Complaints

In the Petsel Place robbery, Darius Davison is one of two suspected of being involved in the robbery of the cab driver, with both suspects allegedly being armed with weapons. One of the two suspects reportedly opened the passenger side door upon the taxi's arrival and stole the fare and the driver's wallet. One of the two also shot into the air as they fled. Davison and his co-defendant have admitted to being involved in this incident, according to the complaint, with Davison allegedly receiving $70 from the robbery.

In the robbery of the Domino's Pizza vehicle, an unnamed suspect called and ordered a Domino's Pizza delivery and called again to see what time the driver would be arriving at the location. When the driver arrived there, four people surrounded the vehicle, with one of them hitting the car with a baseball bat, according to a complaint. The driver gave the four the pizza and money bag inside the car. Further investigation and a subpoena revealed the number of the caller who made the pizza order belonged to David Abrams Jr. Abrams was also identified by other suspects when interviewed by the police, according to the complaint.


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