An armed robbery at a convenience store in Council Bluffs has resulted in an arrest. Bluffs Police say 28-year old Justin Dilley, of Council Bluffs, was arrested for 1st Degree Robbery following an investigation into the incident which was reported at around 12:34-a.m. at the Kum & Go Store, located at 154 Bennett Avenue, in Council Bluffs.

Justin Dilley

Authorities says Dilley entered the store, went directly to the counter and confronted the clerk on duty. He was allegedly brandishing an approximate four-inch bladed knife when he demanded the clerk open up the cash register. After obtaining an undetermined amount of cash, Dilley directed the clerk into the bathroom. He also allegedly attempted to get the clerk’s cell phone from her, but was unsuccessful.

The man left the the store on foot, wearing a dark zip-up hooded sweatshirt, black ski mask, jeans and work-style gloves. Upon the initial investigation by Uniform Officers, Dilley was found to be a suspect in the case. He was located at 136 Bennett Avenue. During a search of the man’s apartment, officers recovered several clothing items worn during the incident, as well as a knife and an undetermined amount of cash. A further investigation also Dilley to the robbery that occurred at the Kum & G0 Store on June 24th.

Dilley was booked into Pottawattamie County Jail for the most recent robbery. An arrest warrant was expected to be issued in connection with incident that took place in June, with an additional charge of 1st Degree Robbery. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incidents.