Armed robbery reported at Colorado Springs dollar store

Brooke Nevins, The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.)
Updated ·1 min read

Nov. 1—A suspect is at large after fleeing an armed robbery Tuesday in southeast Colorado Springs, according to Colorado Springs police.

Police said witnesses at the Family Dollar store near South Academy Boulevard and Airport Road reported that the suspect entered the store around 9 a.m. with a gun, demanded money and left with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Police said they believe the suspect was wearing a black hoodie, blue rubber gloves, dark jeans and carrying a backpack.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Colorado Springs Police Department at 719-444-7000 or, to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 719-634-7867.