OVERLAND, Mo. — Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened just before 10 a.m. at a supermarket in Overland.
According to Overland police, two suspects were involved in the robbery of a Loomis security truck outside of the Save A Lot on Midland Boulevard. One suspect, wearing a black face mask, approached the driver of the security truck when their back was turned to the parking lot. The suspect then stole the driver's gun and a bag of cash that was being delivered to the store.
Police said they believe the driver was followed to the store.
The suspects, last seen driving southbound on Midland Boulevard, were in a black Jeep Cherokee. Police identified a vehicle with Missouri plate CW6W5E that they believe was used in the armed robbery.
Both suspects were wearing dark clothing, and at least one of them was wearing body armor, police said.
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