Davenport Pawn Shop Robbed at Gunpoint; Crime Stoppers Offers Reward

Local law enforcement and Crime Stoppers are appealing to the public for information following an armed robbery at a pawn shop in Davenport, Iowa, on February 27, 2025. The suspect, described as armed and dangerous, remains at large after fleeing the scene with cash and valuable inventory.

According to investigators, the suspect entered the business during regular operating hours, brandishing a handgun and demanding immediate access to the cash register and jewelry display cases. Employees, adhering to safety protocols, complied with the suspect's demands to avoid violence. The suspect then fled the premises on foot before law enforcement arrived. Police quickly established a search perimeter with K-9 units, but the suspect was not located.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any tips that lead to the arrest and filing of charges against the perpetrator. Community members are encouraged to review the suspect description and contact the tip line with any relevant details, no matter how minor. Davenport police remind business owners to keep their security cameras clear and fully operational, and to report any suspicious individuals loitering near their premises.