Man and woman reportedly held at gunpoint

Published 9:48 am Thursday, July 16, 2009

A 33-year-old man and 25-year-old woman were reportedly held at gunpoint early this morning in their home on South Washington Avenue after at least two men broke into their home.

Albert Lea police officers arrested Joshua Quincy Hill, 30, of Albert Lea, in connection with the incident. One other man fled.

Officers were dispatched to 709 S. Washington Ave. at about 3:18 a.m. today.

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Upon arrival at the duplex, further information was given to officers that the suspects were in possession of a sawed-off shotgun and had fled in a blue Chevy Malibu, according to police.

A vehicle matching the description was stopped a short distance later near the intersection of College Street and Euclid Avenue, police stated.

Upon stopping, the driver of the car fled, and the suspect, the passenger of the car, was taken into custody without incident.

He was identified as one of the suspects.

Police stated a firearm and other items were located in the vehicle.

The suspect was arrested on aggravated robbery, first-degree burglary and second-degree assault.

The incident is still under investigation.

More charges are expected.