An armed robbery was reported Monday at 12:12 p.m. at the Swift Stop located at 3406 Lincoln Way, the Ames Police Department said in a press release. 

The police said in the press release that an employee told police that a male had entered the store, displayed a handgun and demanded the store employee to give him money. The supsect then fled the scene, having received an undiclosed amount of money. No injuries were reported.

The suspect was described as a black male, in his 20’s, 5’8″ tall and had a stocky build. He was wearing a white or light colored shirt with dark colored pants.

The police said in the press release that the description of today’s robbery suspect is similar to the description of the suspect who robbed a Kum & Go store, located at 4506 Lincoln Way, yesterday.

Investigation for both robberies continues. If you have any information related to either robbery the Ames Police Department encourages you to call 515-239-5133. 

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