PEORIA, Ill. – Peoria Police say a business not far from the Willow Knolls Shopping Center was the victim of an armed robbery attempt Wednesday night.
Police did not identify the business, but say it happened around 9:45 p.m. on Baring Trace, not from from War Memorial Drive.
A witness told investigators someone entered the store wearing a mask and holding a handgun, but got away before police arrived.
PPD Spokesperson Semone Roth says a search of the area with a police K-9 turned out unsuccessful.
Suspect information isn’t available and an investigation continues.
If you have any information regarding this incident or any violent crimes, please contact the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521, tip411 (anonymously), or Crime Stoppers (anonymously) at (309) 673-9000.
