Mt. Carmel Police responded to a report of an armed robbery early Monday morning just after midnight at the Mt. Carmel Express Mart, located at 231 N Walnut Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered that two employees had been held at gunpoint and robbed by an unidentified suspect. The suspect, dressed entirely in black and wearing a mask, was armed with a silver revolver-style handgun.
During the robbery, the suspect used the butt of the firearm to strike both employees before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash from the registers. The victims sustained injuries and required medical treatment at local hospitals.
Police are reviewing surveillance footage and urge anyone with information to contact Wabash County Crimestoppers at 618-262-4258. Crimestoppers is offering a $1,000 cash reward for tips leading to an arrest. Callers may remain anonymous. Information can also be reported to the Mt. Carmel Police Department at 618-262-4114.
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