Sheriff’s Office investigating armed robbery at Grille 29

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a late-night armed robbery at Grille 29. Nothing was reportedly taken during the robbery, and no one was injured.

Employees reported two armed black males entered the restaurant through the back door on Sunday night, according to a Sheriff’s Office press release. The Sheriff's Office responded around 10 p.m. One suspect had a handgun and the other was carrying pepper spray. The suspects said it was a robbery and told employees to lie on the floor.

The suspects left out the backdoor of the business, and one of the suspects fired a shot as they fled across the parking lot, according to the report. No one was hit by the shot.

The suspects were seen driving off in a red Chevrolet HHR, and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 254-7777.