edited release
07/07/23
Iowa City Police are seeking information about a robbery that occurred Wednesday night.
Just after 9 pm, officers responded to Liquor Downtown on South Gilbert Street, where witnesses reported a man carrying a gun in his waistband entered the business and threatened the clerk. The suspect fled the business with an undisclosed amount of merchandise and was last seen heading southbound on Gilbert Street. There were no reported injuries.
Police have identified a person of interest in the robbery and are seeking the public’s help in identifying them. A picture of the individual can be found above.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Trai Bunch at 319-356-5275 or TBunch@iowa-city.org. In addition, 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.