Taylor Ridge, IL post office armed robbery suspect in custody

Police say an arrest warrant was issued for a Viola, Illinois man in connection with an armed robbery at the Taylor Ridge Post Office that took place in January.

According to a statement from Rock Island County Sheriff Gerry Bustos, an arrest warrant for 39-year-old Walker L. Hampton of Viola was issued Friday, February 27, 2015.

Previous reports indicate that on Saturday, January 24, two employees were present when a male with a handgun went into the post office and demanded money. The male did reportedly get away with some money. More