Police seek help with identifying robbery suspects

The Burger King at 1021 S.E. 15th Ave. was robbed Thursday night, at about 9:26 p.m.

The Rochester Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects.

One of the men forced employees to a back office of the restaurant at gunpoint, according to police. The employees were forced to open a safe and hand over the contents of the safe.

The amount of money stolen wasn't disclosed by police Friday.

One employee was assaulted during the robbery and received minor injuries.

The suspects were seen getting into a maroon-colored car, possibly a Dodge Stratus.

Police sent these descriptions of the suspects to area news media:

Suspect No. 1

• Black male

• Approximately 6 feet tall

• Stocky build

• Scruffy beard

• Wearing a white football jersey with the number 12 on the front and back that is worn over a gray, hooded sweat shirt

Suspect No. 2

• Black male

• Scruffy beard

• Stocky build

• Black coat with hood

• Light-colored blue jeans

• Black shoes

• White gloves

• Black ski mask

Anyone with information about the identity of these suspects is asked to call the Safe City Tip Line at 507-328-6888, or the Rochester Police Department at 507-328-6800. Information can be provided anonymously by calling the Safe City Tip Line.

Information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects involved in this case might receive a monetary reward through Project Safe City.