Evansville Man Arrested for Armed Robberies at Plato's Closet, Chuck E. Cheese

Evansville police arrested 23-year-old Raquavion Cooper after he allegedly committed armed robberies at Plato's Closet and Chuck E. Cheese, firing shots inside both businesses but causing no injuries. Cooper reportedly fled on foot but was captured at a nearby apartment where officers found a firearm discarded in a dumpster and over $2,000 matching stolen amounts. He faces multiple felony charges including robbery, criminal recklessness, pointing a loaded firearm, and resisting law enforcement, and is being held without bond. Additionally, 40-year-old Dwon Collins, Cooper’s roommate, was arrested for assisting a criminal after initially denying knowledge of Cooper's presence. The incidents raised community concerns about public safety in family entertainment spaces. Police investigations confirmed the sequence of events and the connection between the two suspects and the crimes.