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7/30/19
Iowa City Police are investigating an early Tuesday morning robbery at a southeast side convenience store.
Officers responded to Hawkeye Convenience Store on Commerce Drive just before 6am. According to the victim, a suspect wearing dark clothing and a mask entered the store, displayed a handgun while demanding money, and fled in the victim’s vehicle. The stolen vehicle was later located abandoned a short distance away on Sioux Avenue SE. The victim did not receive any physical injuries.
The suspect was described as a large black male, approximately 6 feet tall, and possibly having tattoos on his neck. No arrests have been made.
Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information about this crime that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information is urged to contact Iowa City Police at 319.356.5276 or Crime Stoppers online at iccrimestoppers.org or by phone at 358-TIPS (8477) . All calls are held in strict confidence and anonymity is guaranteed. Individuals providing information do not have to reveal their identity to collect a reward.