BPD seeking help in identifying Subway armed robbery suspects

Posted on April 19, 2019
Bloomington Police responded to an armed robbery on Thursday at the Subway restaurant in the 2300 block of East Oakland Avenue. (Photo Bloomington Police Department)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects who held up a Subway restaurant in the 2300 block of East Oakland Avenue on Thursday.

Both suspects are being described as black males wearing dark clothing.

The first suspect is described as having a heavy set and in his mid-20s to early 30s.

The second suspect has an average build with partial facial hair and glasses.

Police were called to the scene around 8:30 a.m. Thursday.  Nobody was hurt.

One of the two suspects displayed a knife and they made off with an undisclosed amount of cash and an employee’s cell phone.

 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bloomington Police Detective Jared Roth at 309-434-2379.  If you wish to remain anonymous contact McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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