Police in Council Bluffs report an arrest has been made in connection with the robbery last Sunday morning, of the Mega Saver Store at 3540 W. Broadway, in Council Bluffs. Authorities said today (Friday), that with help from tips by the public, along with information provided by patrol officers, detectives were able to identify the suspect as 22-year old Ahmed A. Ibar, of Council Bluffs.

Ahmed Ibar

An arrest warrant was applied for and signed on Wednesday. This (Friday) morning, Ibar was located and taken into custody. He was transported to the Pottawattamie County Jail without incident, and is charged with Robbery in the 1^st degree, Felon in Possession of a firearm, Ongoing criminal conduct, and Theft in the 4^th degree.

Officers were called a little after 8-a.m. Sunday to the store. When they arrived, a station attendant said that a black male had entered the business wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt with dark sleeves. After entering, the suspect walked around the counter and pointed a silver handgun at the attendant,and demanded money. The suspect went to both registers and took money from both registers. The suspect left the area, running northwest, from the area.