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City of Carbondale
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501 South Washington
Carbondale, Illinois 62901

Phone (618) 457-3200
Fax (618) 457-3204

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Armed Robbery Investigation

On 01-21-15 at 10:53 a.m., the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to the 500 block of South Beveridge Street in reference to an armed robbery complaint. Read More »

Residential Burglary Investigation

On 01-21-15, the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to a residence in the 700 block of North Carico in reference to a residential burglary complaint. Read More »

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Attempted Robbery Investigation

08-15-14 Web Release –Attempted Robbery Investigation

On 08-14-14 at around 2:30 a.m., the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to the area of West Cherry and South Ash Street in reference to a report of an attempted robbery that just occurred. Officers learned that the victim was walking in the 600 block of West Cherry Street when an unknown black male approached him. The suspect inferred he had a firearm and demanded personal property from the victim. The victim refused to turn over his property and the suspect fled southbound on foot down Poplar Street. There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident. The investigation into the incident continues.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Police Department at (618) 457-3200 or Crime Stoppers at (618) 549-COPS (2677). Anonymous tips may also be made by selecting the “Crime Stoppers” tab located on the main page of this website.