On Tuesday, December 9, 2014 the Waterloo Police Department arrested Michael Anthony Bauer, age 17, on charges that were filed in District Court for two counts of Robbery 1st Degree and one count of Burglary 3rd Degree.

Through follow up investigation it was determined that Bauer had committed the armed robbery at the Metro Laundry, 914 W 5th St, on October 30, 2014 and the armed robbery to the Casey’s General Store, 1604 LaPorte Rd, on November 11, 2014.

Bauer was also charged with one count of Burglary 3rd Degree to the Hornbill Asian Market, 920 W. 5th Street that occurred on October 26, 2014.

Captain Dave Mohlis

Investigations Division