Breaking News: 2 Missoula area businesses held up. Police searching for suspect

Montana Public Radio | By Edward F. O'Brien

Published February 6, 2014 at 1:00 PM MST

Police searching for suspect(s) involved in two armed robberies on Broadway in Missoula. The Motel 6 Extended Stay and the Taco Bell. Police say victims describe suspect(s) as young, white male, 5'-5" to 5'-7". Different clothes in each incident but man wore bandanas in both hold-ups. Police looking for a silver passenger car that may have been the get-away vehicle in the Taco Bell hold up. Police with search dogs are scouring the area.
University of Montana (Mountain Campus) police have issued an alert advising people to stay clear of the area north of the footbridge.

Update: Suspect(s) believed to have moved east. May still be on foot. Police now not sure if silver or gray vehicle involved in Taco Bell robbery. Police advising East Broadway-area businesses.

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Edward F. O'Brien

Edward O’Brien first landed at Montana Public Radio three decades ago as a news intern while attending the UM School of Journalism. He covers a wide range of stories from around the state.
edward.obrien@umt.edu.
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