Armed Robbery at Elsberry Business Leaves Employee Injured; Suspects Sought

ELSBERRY, Mo. — Law enforcement is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Friday evening at a vape shop in the 500 block of Broadway in Elsberry.

One of the suspects is seen entering the business during the armed robbery investigation in Elsberry, according to images released by authorities.

According to authorities, the incident took place just after 7:00 p.m. when three unidentified, masked suspects entered the business. During the robbery, an employee was shot.

Surveillance image released by law enforcement shows a masked suspect inside the business during the reported armed robbery in Elsberry.

The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and has since been released, officials confirmed.

Law enforcement responded quickly to the scene, but investigators say the suspects fled the area prior to officers’ arrival and are believed to have left the immediate vicinity.

During the initial response, Rick Harrell confirmed to Lincoln CountyWatch that the incident was being actively investigated and that law enforcement was following up on leads related to the suspects.

Since then, the Elsberry Police Department and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office have released additional information and images from surveillance video showing the suspects involved in the robbery. The images are being shared publicly in an effort to identify those responsible.

Surveillance image shows a suspect leaving the business following the reported armed robbery. Law enforcement is asking anyone who recognizes the individual to contact authorities.

Authorities are asking anyone who recognizes the individuals, their clothing, or who may have information related to the incident to contact law enforcement.

Tips can be reported to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at (636) 462-6513, or by calling dispatch at (636) 528-6100.

Officials have stated there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the public at this time. The investigation remains active.

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