Elgin detectives are investigating an armed robbery that took place Sunday morning at a convenience store, police said.
A man entered the store in the 400 block of Bluff City Boulevard about 11:20 a.m., approached an employee and implied he had a handgun, then took an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and fled on foot, according to a press release from Elgin police.
The suspect was described as about 6-foot-2 with a medium build, police said.
The victim was not injured in the incident.
Detectives from the Major Investigations Division were investigating.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to call 847-289-2600. Additionally, individuals can provide anonymous tips or information via the crime line at 847-695-4195 or by texting 847411 and including ELGINPD in the beginning of the text, along with the message and/or tip information.
Gloria Casas is a freelance reporter for The Courier-News.
