The Sioux Falls Police Department would like the public’s help finding those responsible for a strong-arm robbery that occurred at MX Liquor, 709 South Cliff Avenue. On Wednesday, December 9, at 10:45 p.m., two male suspects in their twenties entered the store and began punching the 65-year-old employee. They fled with several bottles of alcohol.

One suspect is described as white with sandy blond hair and a goatee that is very pointed at the bottom. He was wearing a black-hooded Carhartt-type work coat and is about 5 feet 8 inches tall and 165 pounds. The other is darker skinned, about 5 feet 5 inches and 165 pounds, has short dark hair and dark eyes, and was wearing a red coat. The employee received minor injuries.

If you have any information about this case, or any other crimes and wish to remain anonymous, go online to www.crimestopperssiouxempire.com, call Crime Stoppers at 367-7007, or Text “CRIMES” and start your message with “TIP635”. Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest or indictment of those responsible for crimes. Crime Stoppers does not require you to identify yourself to qualify for a reward. If you live outside the Sioux Falls local calling area, use our toll free number, 1 (877) 367-7007.

If you witness a crime in progress or any incident that needs a timely police response, call 911 or our nonemergency number at 367-7000.