(Council Bluffs) The Council Bluffs Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects and vehicle involved in an armed robbery at Bomgaars this morning.
At about 11:45am, Council Bluffs police officers were dispatched to Bomgaars, 2803 East Kanesville, for a reported armed robbery that had just taken place. Preliminary investigation indicates that the couple (in the attached photos) entered the store and at some point, the male was observed concealing merchandise on his person.
After the couple had paid for some items, but before they exited the business, a loss prevention employee approached the male and asked him about the merchandise that he still had concealed, but had not paid for. The male then pulled a handgun out of his pocket and told the store employee to leave him alone. The couple then exited the store and left the area in an older black SUV with a stolen Iowa license plate ARE008 on it. 
The suspects are described as a white male, with reddish colored facial hair, and a white female, both in their late 20s or 30s. If seen, please do not approach, instead call 9-1-1, as they are to be considered armed and dangerous.
If anyone recognizes these people or vehicle, please contact Council Bluffs detectives at 712-328-4728 or you can remain anonymous by calling 712-328-STOP (7867).
