DUBUQUE – An Iowa donut shop was robbed this morning, and the suspect was tracked and caught by cops in a nearby town.
On September 29, 2022, Dubuque police responded to the Dunkin’ Donuts, 2660 Dodge Street for the report of an armed robbery. Employees reported that a white male suspect entered the store at approximately 5:14 AM, displayed a handgun, and demanded cash. The suspect then left the store with an undisclosed amount of money. No injuries were reported. The suspect drove from the area in a red Chrysler 200 and was observed on City of Dubuque cameras leaving the city limits southbound on Highway 151/61. Other area law enforcement agencies were notified.
At approximately 7 a.m. the red Chrysler was located by the Maquoketa, Iowa Police Department in their jurisdiction. The occupant of this vehicle was determined to be Andrew Michael Popp (07/01/88) of Woodbury, MN. The vehicle Popp was located in had been reported as stolen from the City of Lancaster, WI. Popp was arrested by the Maquoketa Police Department and was charged with 2nd Degree Theft for possessing the stolen vehicle and Interference with Official Acts. Popp is currently in custody at the Jackson County Jail awaiting his initial appearance.
Reference the Dubuque robbery, Dubuque Police have sought an arrest warrant charging Popp with 1st Degree Robbery. 1st Degree Robbery is a class “B” felony which is punishable by confinement for up to 25 years.
Cops can only run when chasing donuts. ACAB.