The 32-pound stash was hidden under a trap door, each pound in a vacuum sealed plastic bag. Didn’t stop the dogs.Fort Wayne police responded to two business robberies within about four hours of each other Wednesday on the city’s north side.
The first occurred at Boudoir Noir, 1002 Coliseum Blvd. N., about 3:30 p.m. The robber looked around the store before pulling a silver handgun and demanding cash, police said. After getting the money, he fled on foot. Police tried to track him, but the trail ended at a nearby gas station, police said.
He was described as 6 foot to 6-foot-1, black, with a medium build. He was clean shaven, had a trimmed haircut and wore a dark winter jacket.
The second robbery occurred about 7:45 p.m. at Biscuit Pottery, 7605 Coldwater Road. The robber told the clerk he had a gun and knife and demanded money. She gave him cash from the safe and he fled without displaying any weapons, according to a police report.
The robber was described as 6 foot, white, about 225 pounds with scruffy facial hair. He was wearing dark jeans and a brown Carhartt coat.
