Police looking for Fairview Heights armed robbers

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. — Police are looking for two men who robbed a smoke shop while wearing clown masks in Fairview Heights, Illinois.

Police said the two men walked into Mr. Nice Guy on 10300 Lincoln Trail and demanded money. Both men were wearing clown masks and dark clothing and one of them had a gun.

They made off with some cash and an employee's purse. Police said they believe the men ran out of the store and jumped into a getaway car on the east side of the buildings.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Fairview Heights Police Department at (618) 489-2130.