The robbery of the Country Mart grocery store in Arkansas City Sept. 21 is the Cowley County Crime Stoppers crime of the month for October.
Three armed suspects entered the store at approximately 8:45 p.m. and took money from the store safe at gun point. It is believed a fourth suspect remained with a vehicle parked behind the store at 616 N. Summit St.
Two of the suspects in the store brandished handguns while the third suspect jumped the customer service counter and removed an undetermined amount of cash from the store safe. The three robbers fled the store, ran back to their car and left the area going north. They continued driving north and east through the northeast part of town, discarding items of clothing as they made their get-a-way.
The car was described as a dark or silver colored vehicle, possible a four door. The three men who entered the store wore dark clothing and masks or bandannas to conceal most of their facial features. All three wore white cotton gloves. Two were dark skinned and one light skinned.
The Arkansas City Police Department is asking for assistance from anyone who may have information about the crime. Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest of persons committing criminal acts. An additional $4,000 may be paid to the person who provides information that leads to an arrest in this case – for a total possible reward of $5,000.
If you have information about this crime or any other crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 620-442-7777 in Ark City or 620-221-7777 in Winfield. Or, visit the Crime Stoppers web site by searching for Cowley County Crime Stoppers on the address bar or at www.tipsubmit.com and follow the prompts. You could be eligible for cash reward and no one will ask your name.
