Man waves gun, robs business in east Colorado Springs

Officers were called to the 1400 block of N. Academy Blvd. for reports of an armed robbery Sunday night.

The suspect entered the business, waved a handgun and demanded cash and cigarettes. The man then left the business on foot with cigarettes and an undisclosed amount of cash.

Officers searched the area but could not locate the suspect.

The suspect is described as a white male, 5’02”, thin build, wearing a tan and blue hooded jacket, dark pants, a dark-colored beanie and a green bandana covering his face.

No one was injured during the robbery.