Crime & Safety
Police Ask for Help in Identifying Swift Stop Robber
A man reportedly tried to rob the gas station about midnight Sunday.
A white male wearing an Iowa State University Cyclones hoody attempted to rob the Swift Stop at 125 Sixth St. about 11:54 p.m. Sunday, according to a release from the Ames Police Department.
The clerk refused to hand over cash when the man demanded money and the robber took out a knife and restrained the clerk. He eventually ran from the store when he couldn't take any cash from the register.
In addition to the hoody, the man was wearing a dark colored ski mask, grey windpants and mismatched gloves.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Police Department at 239-5317 or 239-5133 or the anonymous tip line, 239-5533. People can also contact the Story County Crime Stoppers: Phone number: (515) 382-7577, Online: www.storycountycs.com, Text: Text the word “STORYCOUNTY” plus your tip to 274637 (CRIMES).
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