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Council Bluffs motel robbed Monday morning

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July 31st, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Police in Council Bluffs are asking for the public’s help in identifying and/or locating a suspect involved in the robbery early Monday morning, of a motel Authorities say at approximately 1:07 am, Council Bluffs police officers were dispatched to 3032 South Expressway, Motel 6, for a Robbery. The investigation revealed that a male who was wearing a black ski mask entered the hotel lobby and took money from behind the front counter. The male was armed with a handgun during the incident but no employees or customers were injured. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

The suspect is described as a white male who was wearing a black ski mask, gray shirt, black pants and dark colored New Balance brand shoes. Surveillance camera photos are shown below.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Council Bluffs detectives at 712-328-4728 or to remain anonymous, they may call CrimeStoppers at 712-328-7867.