The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Solon man charged with pharmacy theft

Johnson County deputies arrested a Solon man after he allegedly stole prescription medicine from a pharmacy at knife point.

Gregory J. Engrar, 36, was charged Tuesday with first-degree robbery.

According to complaints, Engrar entered a pharmacy displaying a knife demanding prescription medicine with his face partially covered. When he left the pharmacy, Engrar allegedly got into a white Ford Taurus that was later traced back to him.

The complaint said a clerk identified Engrar as the person in the pharmacy from a photo provided by police.

First-degree robbery is a Class B felony, punishable by up to 25 years in prison.

— by Hayley Bruce

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