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Armed robbery reported in Escanaba

ESCANABA, MI--   Police in Escanaba are investigating an armed robbery at an area motel. 

Public Safety officers say the incident happened around 12:30 Monday morning at the Quality Inn and Suites on North Lincoln Road.  Witnesses say two masked men entered the building, demanded money from the front desk clerk, and ran out the front door.  They say a weapon was implied, but not seen by the clerk.

An undisclosed amount of money was taken from the register.

The two men are described as being about 5’10” in height.  They were wearing gray hoodie sweatshirts and masks.  Bothe are believed to be white men, and one may have a darker complexion. 

The investigation is ongoing.

The Delta County Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene.  

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.