Police searching for two men who robbed St. Charles store
St. Charles police said they are investigating an armed robbery Sunday night at a tobacco store in the 1500 block of East Main Street.
Two men armed with weapons entered the Tobacco and Gift Store about 6:27 p.m., demanded a cellphone from one of two people, and removed two items from a display case, police said.
The first man was armed with a handgun, police said, and is described as white, in his early 20s, up to 5 feet 10 inches tall with blond hair. Police said he was wearing a black/gray poncho and multicolored bandanna.
The second man was armed with a knife, authorities said. He was described as white or Hispanic, up to 6 feet tall and wearing a dark jacket, a dark hat with fur lining, and a black bandanna.
The two men fled the store through the rear door with three items, police said. The owner of the store and a second witness - who were not injured - called police when the men left.
Police said they were unable to find the men after checking the area.
People with information are asked to call the investigations unit at (630) 377-4435 or the Drug and Crime Tip Line at (866) 378-4267.