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Waukee Hy-Vee robbery suspect is in custody

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February 9th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Waukee, Iowa) – Detectives with the Waukee Police Department have apprehended a suspect in the Wednesday morning attempted robbery of a grocery store. Authorities say Mark Doyle was arrested without incident Wednesday afternoon, in Clive. His arrest took place with assistance from the Clive and Urbandale Police Departments. Mr. Doyle will be charged with Robbery 2nd Degree in connection to the incident in Waukee.
Waukee Police Chief Chad McCluskey said, “Officers with multiple metro law enforcement agencies were instrumental in the quick identification and apprehension of the suspect in this case. We are very thankful for our strong relationships with our partners, and the Waukee community should be very proud of the work done by the Waukee Police Department team, not just on this incident but on a daily basis.”

(Previous report) –

On Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 6:17 AM, Waukee Police responded to a call for service at HyVee Fast & Fresh at 1025 E Hickman Rd. referencing a robbery that had just occurred. The suspect entered the store with his hand in his pocket, approached the clerk and asked for money. There was no visible weapon.
No money was taken and the suspect left the scene; no injuries to report.