Iowa City police investigating armed robbery at Verizon retailer

IOWA CITY - The Iowa City Police Department is investigating an armed robbery.

The robbery happened around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at a Verizon Wireless retailer at 23 Highway 1. Police said two suspects entered the business and stole cash and merchandise. One of the men displayed a handgun during the robbery.

Sgt. Zach Diersen said there were no injuries during the robbery.

The men ran from the store on foot and fled in a vehicle, police said.

Both suspects were described as black men, about six feet tall and weighing 180-200 pounds. One was wearing dark jeans, a black sweat shirt under a black coat and a black, flat-billed hat. The second suspect was described as wearing a gray or white coat and jeans. He also had shoulder length dreadlocks and possibly a goatee, police said.

Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to call the Iowa City Police Department. Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of these suspects. Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at 358-TIPS.