Armed robbery reported in Big Island
BIG ISLAND TOWNSHIP - The Marion County Sheriff's Office is seeking two unidentified suspects after an armed robbery was reported Friday afternoon at Al's Country Market in Big Island Township.
An employee reported the incident at 1:56 p.m., saying she had just been robbed at knife-point by two males with T-shirts over their faces to prevent identification.
A customer reported seeing a maroon Chrysler PT Cruiser leaving the business, and deputies believe it is the vehicle used by the suspects. Before the robbery, another witness saw a similar vehicle with "light yellow flames on the front fenders" in the area, occupied by two males.
A sheriff's office news release described one suspect as "shorter with a thin build and wearing a blue jump suit with white tennis shoes" while the second suspect has a "thin build as well but taller with dark clothing." Both suspects are black.
The vehicle was last seen heading north on Prospect Upper Sandusky Road North, according to the news release. Sheriff Tim Bailey cautions anyone who sees the suspects or the vehicle not to approach them.
"They are considered armed and dangerous," Bailey said in the news release. "Keep a safe distance and contact law enforcement."
The sheriff's office can be contacted at 740-382-8244, and the anonymous TIPS line can be reached at 740-375-8477.
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