Kent Police seeking suspects after Safeway robbery

Alex Delaney-Gesing

The Kent Police Department is investigating a robbery that took place Tuesday afternoon at Safeway on Franklin Avenue.

Three suspects reportedly entered the grocery store with a firearm and took an undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes, according to a media release released by Kent Police Wednesday. The offenders fled the scene and have yet to be located.

The suspects were described as wearing dark-colored jackets and a red hoodie. No arrests have been made as of Wednesday, according to Kent Police Lt. Michael Lewis.

For those with any information on the location of the suspects, contact Kent Police at (330) 673-7732.

Alex Delaney-Gesing is the print managing editor, contact her at [email protected].