The Ames Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at 324 Welch Ave. at 8:44 p.m. Wednesday night, according to the police.

Four suspects entered an unlocked apartment while displaying a rifle and handguns, according to the press release.

The suspects forced open several locked bedroom doors and stole electronic devices and a wallet, an estimated $2,000 worth, police said.

The suspects then fled the area on foot. Afterwards officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspects. No one was injured, police reported.

The suspects were described by the victims as black males, approximately 17-21 years old and between 5 feet 8 inches and 6 feet tall, according to the press release.

The suspects were all wearing ski masks and hoodies, except for one male who was wearing a red bandana over his face.

Jason Tuttle, investigations commander with the Ames Police Department, said that while it is still early on in the investigation, they believe that the robbery that occurred Wednesday night might be related to a robbery that occurred last Thursday.

The first robbery, which occurred last Thursday in West Ames at 4709 Steinbeck St. involved five suspects, black males between the ages of 18 and 20, with height ranging from 5 foot 6 inches to 6 foot 2 inches.

The suspects had entered the apartment with an assault rifle, stole cash and a cell phone and then continued to flee the scene on foot.

Tuttle said that the circumstances were very similar and that they will be comparing notes with the Iowa State Police Department.

The Ames Police Department is continuing the investigation regarding the robbery on Wednesday, and investigators believe this to be a targeted incident.

Tuttle said that they want people to remain vigilant and to say something if they see something.

Anyone with information regarding or concerning this incident should contact the Ames Police Department (515) 239-5133 or the anonymous tip line (515) 239-5533.

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