Two separate convenience store robberies occurred overnight in Council Bluffs.

At approximately 1:27 am Council Bluffs Police were called to the Kum & Go store at 2024 5th Avenue in Council Bluffs in reference to a Robbery. The clerk reported a man entered the store from the east wearing a mask and gloves. He went behind the counter, displayed a machete and demanded money from the register. The suspect then fled the store east bound on foot through the alley with an undisclosed amount of cash. Officers searched the area but were unsuccessful in locating the suspect who is described as being a white or Hispanic male with a dark complexion, approximately 6’ 1” tall and 18-25 years old.

Then at approximately 3:33 am Council Bluffs Police were called to a Kwik Shop store at 1602 Ave G for a report of a robbery. The clerk reports a white or Hispanic male with a light brown complexion entered the store wearing a mask and gloves and displayed a knife while demanding money from the register. The suspect then left the store west bound on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

The two robberies are not believed to be related. If you have any information regarding either incident you are asked to please contact Crime Stoppers at (712) 328- STOP(7867).