The Atlantic Police Department reports two local juvenile males were arrested on 1st Degree Armed Robbery charges, following an incident late Wednesday night. Authorities say Atlantic Police were dispatched at 10:57-p.m., Wednesday, to the Casey’s General Store at 1408 E. 7th Street, for a hold-up alarm. While on the way to the scene, officers were updated that an armed robbery was confirmed, and that a weapon was displayed. No injuries were reported.

Through an investigation of the incident, two (unnamed) juveniles were apprehended and are being held on the charges mentioned. The A-PD was assisted by deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Department, and, the Iowa State Patrol. Authorities say no further information will be released at this time, as the investigation is ongoing.