Glenview police looking for suspect in robbery of downtown shop

Glenview police are looking for more information about an armed robbery at a downtown business Thursday morning, officials said.

Officers arrived just before 10:30 a.m. at Antiques & Porcelain by GK, 1705 Glenview Road, according to a news release from the Glenview police department.

A man had entered the store and threatened two employees with an edged weapon - police didn't specify what kind - then tied up both employees and stole an unknown amount of jewelry. The employees did not report any injuries. The suspect was last seen driving west on Dewes Street in a tan Cadillac sedan. Witnesses described the suspect as a Black man with a large built, wearing all black clothing, a black baseball cap and a mask.

There is no further information at this time, but police believe it is an isolated incident and no known threat to the public exists.

If anyone has information or surveillance/doorbell video related to this incident, please call the Glenview Police Department at (847) 729-5000 or the Glenview Police Tip Line at (847) 901-6055.