Armed Robbery Suspects Sought By Des Moines Detectives

DES MOINES, IA — Police detectives are hoping photos from a grocery store armed robbery earlier this month will help the public provide tips that enable them to catch the suspects. The Productos Mexican Grocery at 2300 Hickman Road was robbed by two men on Dec. 4.

Police released the store's surveillance photos of the suspects today — along with a picture of the newer-model, dark-colored Mercedes Benz robbers fled in. One distinguishing feature, they noted, could be bullet holes in the vehicle, since the store clerk fired at the robbers as they escaped.

Police said during the robbery, which happened shortly before 7 p.m. Dec. 4, one of the men was armed with a handgun and pointed it at the clerk. It was the second robbery in two weeks at the store.

Police said the man in the photos shown wearing red clothing is thought to be the lookout and driver of the vehicle. Detectives ask anyone with any information regarding the investigation to call the Des Moines Police Department at 515-283-4811, or Crimestoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400. You may also submit an anonymous tip online at www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com.

Photos provided by the Des Moines Police Department