Crime & Safety

Video Of Armed Robbery Suspects In Cleveland Heights

Investigators are hoping the public can help identify two gun-toting men that robbed a group on Lincoln Boulevard.

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH β€” Cleveland Heights police released a short video recording of the two armed men who robbed a group of people on Lincoln Boulevard on Sunday, September 29. Investigators are hoping someone can recognize one or both of the suspects.

"As you can see from the video, the suspects faces are not visible. However, at the very least you will be able to see the physical characteristics of the suspects (height, build) and the clothing they were wearing at the time of the incident," Cleveland Heights Police Chief Annette Mecklenburg said. "Unfortunately we do not have any further updates on the investigation or information to share at this time."

The robbery happened in the 3000 block of Lincoln Boulevard at 1:15 a.m. Five people were sitting on the front porch of a home when two suspects walking nearby pulled out handguns and approached them. The suspects demanded money from the group.

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The group handed over their wallets, with credit cards and cash inside, and the suspects ran off. No one was hurt during the robbery.

"As a reminder, please remain vigilant and aware of your surroundings wherever you are and is you notice anything suspicious, don't hesitate to give us a call,"Mecklenburg said.

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Video of the suspects is below.

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