Police in Council Bluffs are investigating an armed robbery that took place at around 1-a.m. today (Thursday). Officers were sent to the Kwik Shop at 3632 Ave G. Soon after they arrived on the scene, Police spoke to the clerk and a victim that entered the store during the robbery. The clerk said a 30-to 35-year old black male produced a handgun and demanded money, and alcohol. The second suspect, a 20-to 25-year old black male, went behind the counter and grabbed cigarettes.

Armed suspect

A second victim was ordered into the store by the armed suspect, and was told not to move. Both offenders fled west out of the store on foot. No shots were fired and no injuries were reported. The suspects fled the store with an undetermined amount of money, two bottles of alcohol and an undetermined amount of cigarettes. The first suspect was wearing a tan jacket with a red hood. The second suspect was wearing all black.

2nd suspect

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Council Bluffs Criminal Investigation Division at 712-328-4728 or Crime-stoppers at 712-328-7867 (STOP).  The Council Bluffs Police Department wants to remind citizens to call the police if they see suspicious individuals hanging around any businesses especially at night or early morning hours.