RCMP search for suspects in Two Hills robbery

RCMP have been searching for two suspects after a gas station was robbed in central Alberta.

Officers responded to the call at the Fas Gas in Two Hills around 2 a.m. Sunday.

They said two masked men gained entry to the store while the owner was inside and demanded money. The suspects then fled the scene.

Police located a running vehicle just south of the town on Highway 36. The vehicle was believed to be stolen.

Officials said the men made off with about $1,000 in cash.

No weapons were used and the store owner was not injured.

The suspects are believed to be Aboriginal men in their 20s.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact police, 780-657-2820 or Crime Stoppers, 1-800-222-8477.

Two Hills is located about 137 kilometres east of Edmonton.