Armed Robbery near downtown Colorado Springs

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department is investigating an armed robbery near downtown Colorado Springs on Friday, Nov. 18.

CSPD responded to a robbery just before 5 p.m. at a business on the 800 block of East Platte Avenue near South Nevada Avenue. Officers say the man entered the business displaying a gun. The suspect demanded money for the cash register and took merchandise.

He is described as a Hispanic male in his 20s and was dressed in dark clothing. The man left the scene on foot, according to police.

No one was injured and the business remained open.

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