Police in Council Bluffs are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store. Authorities say at around 1:26-p.m. today (Monday), officers with the Council Bluffs Police Department responded to the Shell Speedy Mart (at 3624 9th Avenue) for an armed robbery at the business. The suspect had fled the area prior to the arrival of officers. A cashier at the business told officers that the suspect entered the business and pointed a handgun at him stating “Give me the money”.

The suspect fled with an undetermined amount cash belonging to the business. The suspect is described as a Black male 5’8” to 6’0” tall, approximately 250 lbs., estimated to be in his mid-twenties and wearing dark clothing. This case remains under investigation by the Council Bluffs Police Department.

Anyone having any information about the robbery is encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at (712) 328-4728 or Crime Stoppers at (712) 328-7867