Two arrested for armed theft

Cape Girardeau police apprehended two men suspected of armed robbery Friday.

Officers said an armed robbery was reported about 3 p.m. at the corner of Bloomfield and Hanover streets.

According to police reports, the victim said he was approached by a man with a gun who demanded his money. When the victim turned over his money, the robber got in a green car with another man and the pair fled.

Based on the witnesses description of the suspect car and the men in it, patrolman Rob Watson was able to make an arrest, police said.

The two suspects are in custody, but police are withholding their names pending formal charges.