Police investigating armed robbery of Urbana business
Apr. 26—URBANA — Urbana police are investigating an armed robbery that took place in the north side of the city Friday afternoon.
A man wearing a mask and dark clothing entered a business in the 1500 block of North Cunningham in Urbana around 2:37 p.m., a news release from the Urbana Police Department said.
The man displayed a firearm and demanded cash from the cashier, who cooperated and provided the suspect with an unknown amount of currency.
The suspect fled the scene on foot to a nearby apartment complex, where he was observed entering a red four-door sedan.
Police officers stopped a vehicle matching the description; however, no arrests have been made as of this time. This investigation is currently ongoing.
Urbana police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-384-2320. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately.
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