Likely suspects in custody after Cedar Rapids armed robbery

UPDATE: Police believe they have caught suspects in a mid-morning armed robbery in southwest Cedar Rapids.

Officers rushed to the area of Linn Area Credit Union, 619 20th Ave. SW, around 10:15 a.m. Tuesday. A woman told them she had been robbed at knife-point.

According to the report, the woman said the suspects left in a green Ford Explorer. A few minutes later, police spotted a vehicle matching the description parked in the 1500 block of Sixth Ave. SE.

Capt. Steve O'Konek said two or three suspects were taken into custody and will be interviewed. Charges are pending.

"We're fairly sure that's the vehicle," O'Konek said. "We'll need to get some statements from the victim and the suspects."

No injuries were reported in the robbery. An investigation is continuing.