Officers with the Benton Police Department responded to Arby’s, 900 Military Road, at approximately 8:44 p.m. Saturday for a report of an aggravated robbery. Employees told officers that three black males entered the store, all brandishing handguns, and yelled commands, including demanding money.
The suspects reportedly left in a white older model car and was last seen headed east on Military Road. The three suspects each had bandanas concealing their faces, witnesses said. One suspect was wearing a tan jacket and gray pants. A second suspect was wearing a green sweatshirt and dark jeans. The third suspect was wearing an orange shirt and camouflage.
Detectives are diligently working leads in the case at this time. Anybody that might have observed anything suspicious near the store or has information about the suspects or the vehicle is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division at 501-776-5947, 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS. Individuals also may send us anonymous information to CRIMES (274637) with the keyword BNPD in the body of the text or go to www.crimereports.com to leave a tip. A crime tip can also be submitted via the official Benton Police Department app found on iTunes and Google Play.