Iowa City Police respond to convenience store robberies

Edited release
10/25/22

Iowa City Police have responded to two convenience store robberies recently.

In a release from the city, the first incident occurred just before 8:30 pm Friday, when an armed subject entered the J&S Convenience Store on Rochester Avenue and robbed the business at gunpoint.

The second incident occurred Monday night. Police say at 8:36 pm, Kirkwood Liquor & Tobacco on Kirkwood Avenue was also robbed at gunpoint.

Iowa City Police are actively investigating both robberies. Convenience store employees and community members are asked to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

Anyone who sees something suspicious should call 911 or the routine police business number, 319-356-5275.

Those with information about either incident who wish to provide an anonymous tip can do so by contacting Iowa City Crimestoppers at iccrimestoppers.org, by using the P3 Tips app, or by calling 319-358-TIPS. All tips received are held in strict confidence.