Elk Grove Convenience Store Robbed at Gunpoint

An Elk Grove convenience store was robbed at gunpoint last night by two unknown gunmen.

According to Elk Grove Police, two unknown suspects entered the Food Stop store on Whitelock Parkway just before 8 p.m. and confronted an employee who was behind the counter. The first suspect, who was armed with a handgun, jumped over the counter and demanded that employee place merchandise, money, and lottery tickets inside several plastic bags.

The second suspect, who was also armed with a handgun, walked to the back of the store and ordered another employee to the floor. After the robbery, both gunmen fled on foot.

Responding officers were unable to locate the suspects. Neither of the victims were physically harmed.

The first suspect was described as a black male, 18 to 22 years old, 5`10`` tall, thin build, wearing a black hooded jacket with a bandana on his face and was armed with a handgun. The second suspect was described as a black male, about 18 to 22 years old, slightly taller and thinner than the first suspect, wearing a black hooded jacket with a bandana on his face and was armed with a handgun.