Armed Robber strikes Common Cents store in Idaho Falls

Idaho Falls Police are looking for a suspect who robbed the Common Cents convenience store at 1940 W. Broadway at gunpoint.

Police were called at 1:11 a.m. Friday. The store clerk said a man entered the store with a black handgun and stole money and cigarettes.

Officers searched the area, but could not locate the man.

He is described as an Hispanic male, wearing a bandana to cover his face. Surveillance video shows the man appeared to be armed with a handgun. He ran away from the store on foot.

Another customer came into the store immediately after the robbery and police are hoping to locate that person as their investigation into the incident continues.

Anyone with information should call Police Dispatch at 208-529-1200 or Crime Stoppers at 208-522-1983. Informants can remain anonymous.