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Liquor stolen at knifepoint at Bloomington restaurant

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BLOOMINGTON - A man is in custody on charges that he took five bottles of liquor at knifepoint Sunday from a Bloomington restaurant.

According to police reports, a man entered Fiesta Ranchero, 1500 E. Empire St., at 11 a.m. Sunday through the back door. He picked up a knife and took "an armload of alcohol," according to police reports.

The man was arrested after he returned to the business shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday. Police found him walking a short distance from the restaurant.

The 23-year-old suspect is expected in court on armed robbery charges. The Pantagraph does not name suspects until they've been charged in court.

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