Iowa City Police seek public assistance in identifying robbery suspect

Kum and Go robbery surveillance photo
Hunter
08/23/22

UPDATE: THE INDIVIDUAL PICTURED HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AND ARRESTED. 

Iowa City Police are seeking help from the public in identifying a suspect who robbed a convenience store overnight.

A release from the ICPD indicates that officers  responded to the Kum & Go on Mormon Trek Boulevard at 1:12 am Tuesday on reports of  a robbery. Witnesses at the scene say the suspect threatened to shoot the store clerk, but did not display a firearm. The man then fled the store with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The incident is being actively investigated. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Iowa City Police Department at 319-356-5275. In addition, anyone in that area with security cameras is asked to review their recordings and contact the police with any potential footage or information about this incident.

Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers is also offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information about this incident that leads to an arrest. Crime Stoppers tips can be submitted via the P3 Tips app, online at iccrimestoppers.org, or by phone at 319-358-TIPS (8477). All tips and calls are held in strict confidence and anonymity is guaranteed. Individuals providing information are not required to reveal their identity to collect a reward.