Police are searching for two suspects in an armed robbery Tuesday evening.

The robbery was reported to have occurred on 24th Street at about 6:40 p.m., according to the Ames Police Department.

The victim said he had pulled his car into a parking lot when two white males in a red two-door car with black rims pulled in behind him. Police said the vehicle is believed to be a late 90s Honda Civic or a similar vehicle.

When the victim exited his vehicle, one of the suspects did as well and pulled a gun from his waistband before taking the victim’s wallet, police said. 

The suspect is described as a white male, around 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, a thin build and short hair. At the time of the robbery, the victim reported the suspect as wearing a black jacket, dark blue jeans and white tennis shoes.

The other suspect, who remained in the car, is believed to be a white male with short hair.

Police are requesting anyone with information relating to this incident to contact the Ames Police Department at (515) 239-5133 or the anonymous tip line at (515) 239-5533.