Two convenience stores were robbed at gunpoint overnight in Kansas City, Missouri.
According to police, a thief first struck the 7-Eleven at Linwood and Gillham around 3:45 a.m. Thursday. He displayed a black handgun, demanded money and cigarettes before fleeing the scene.
Records show this 7-Eleven location has been robbed three times in the past six months.
Then about 15 minutes later, an armed robbery was reported at the QuikTrip near Winner Road and I-435.
Authorities believe these two crimes are connected.
Suspect took cigs & cash. Black man, 20s, 6'3'' 200 lbs. Wearing winter coat, mask. @41actionnews
— Sarah Plake (@SarahPlakeTV) January 12, 2017
The suspect was described as a young black male in his 20s, around 6'3" and 200 lbs. He was wearing a winter coat and a mask.
This story is developing. Stay with 41 Action News for the latest.
Police now looking at surveillance to get better description, see what car he got away in @41actionnews
— Sarah Plake (@SarahPlakeTV) January 12, 2017
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