ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – A hospitalized Ithaca man awaits criminal charges.

Ithaca Police responded to the Meadow Street Walgreens yesterday morning for a reported robbery. The suspect, who has not yet been named, suffered a medical emergency shortly after being taken into custody. He was transported to a regional hospital for care and is expected to be charged once his condition improves.

No further information is being released at this time.

Anyone with information relevant to the alleged crime is asked to contact the Ithaca Police Department.

Police Dispatch: (607)-272-3245

Police Administration: (607)-272-9973

Police Tipline: (607)-330-0000

Anonymous Tip Submission:  www.cityofithaca.org/ipdtips