Illinois man arrested in Paducah for robbery

An Illinois man was arrested on Thursday after allegedly robbing and assaulting a man in downtown Paducah.

Paducah Police were called to the 500 block of Washington Street for an a report of a robbery. Police spoke to a victim, who alleged that a man rode up on a bicycle and attacked him. 
The victim said the assailant stole prescription meds, and clothing.

The suspect was identified as 43-year-old Joseph D. Grissom of Downers Grove, Illinois.

Grissom was arrested and charged with robbery and taken to the McCracken County Regional Jail.