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73-year-old Carson man robbed in C.Bluffs casino garage

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October 5th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs are asking for your help in solving a robbery that allegedly took place in the Horseshoe Casino parking garage, Sunday morning. According to the report, officers responded at around 9:30-a.m. to the casino at 2701 23rd Avenue, and spoke with the 73-year-old victim, Gary Goodman, of Carson.  He told police that as he was exiting his vehicle, a white male in his mid-to late 30’s approached him. The suspect displayed a semi-automatic handgun and demanded that Goodman give him his wallet.

After a brief struggle, the suspect left the area in a silver 2016-17 Nissan Altima, with after-market rims/tires which was being driven by a female.

Suspect vehicle

The suspect was wearing jeans, black hooded sweatshirt, black mask and white Nike Shox shoes. During the struggle one of the suspect’s shoes came off.

Suspect’s Nike Shox shoe

If anyone has any information on this incident please contact the Council Bluffs Police Department detectives at 712-328-4728 or Crime Stoppers at 712-328-7867.