Atlantic Police arrested three people in connection with a robbery on Friday, August 18.

22 year old Rey Moton of Exira was charged with control of a firearm by a felon, first degree robbery, first degree burglary, first offense possession of a controlled substance and fifth degree theft.  Moton was booked and held on on 50-thousand dollars bond.

Two 17 year olds from Exira, Kyle Looper and Xavier Prine, were charged with first degree robbery, first degree burglary and fifth degree theft.  Both were charged as adults.  They were transported to a juvenile detention center in Council Bluffs.

In a news release, Police said they were notified Friday afternoon about a robbery at 1503 Ash Street.  The victim was able to provide enough information about the suspects and their vehicle for the police to get a description.  Soon after the report, an Atlantic Officer located a vehicle and suspects matching the description at a residence in Atlantic.  All three were detained for investigation.  Police executed a search warrant at 404 Olive Street and located a firearm that was suspected to have been used in the robbery.

Atlantic Police were assisted by the Cass County Sheriff’s office, the Iowa State Patrol and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

No other details have been released.