COLLINSVILLE, Ill. — A man wanted as a "person of interest" in connection with a Collinsville woman's murder was taken into custody Friday night in St. Louis.
Collinsville police believe the 34-year-old man knew the victim, and her death was not the result of a random act.
The victim, Robin Mendez, 67, was found with serious injuries around 3:45 p.m. Thursday after police responded to a home in the 100 block of Rainbow Dr. for a medical emergency.
Mendez was pronounced dead at the scene by the Madison County Coroner's Office.
An autopsy conducted on Mendez's body earlier Friday confirmed the manner of death was homicide.
Police said the man took Mendez's maroon 2005 Chevrolet Impala. It's unclear if he was in possession of the vehicle when he was taken into custody.
While police initially asked for the public's help finding the man, 5 On Your Side is no longer naming him since he hasn't been formally charged with a crime.
Collinsville police asked anyone with information about the investigation to call 618-344-2131.