Two employees at the Taylor Ridge Post Office in Rock Island County, Illinois were robbed at gunpoint.
Shortly after 8:30 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2015 a male with a handgun went into the Taylor Ridge Post Office and demanded money, according to a statement from the Rock Island County Sheriff.
There were two employees inside the building when the armed robbery happened, said Communications Specialist for the U.S. Postal Service, Stacey St. John. The alleged robber reportedly forced his way into their work space.
The Sheriff's statement indicated that the male did get away with some money, but it was not clear how much. It was also not clear where he went or what type of transportation he may have had.
St. John said that due to the post office's banking procedures, they do not keep much cash on hand and not much money was available at that time.
The Taylor Ridge Post Office is located along Illinois Route 94.