Crimestoppers authorities search for armed robbers - WAOW - Newsline 9, Wausau News, Weather, Sports

MARATHON COUNTY (WAOW)--Authorities with the Marathon County Crimestoppers are investigating an armed robbery.

It happened at the Rib Mountain Wendy's on Monday, August 8, 2011. Two masked men, one armed with a handgun, were inside the restaurant when employees got to work around 6:00 a.m. The men duct taped the employee's hands and ankles and demanded money.

One of the suspects is approximately 5'10" tall with a stocky build. He was wearing a navy blue hooded sweatshirt with a dark t-shirt underneath, khaki pants and a green and red ski mask that looked like a teenage mutant ninja turtle.

The second suspect is about 5'11" tall with a slender build. He was wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, baggy dark colored pants, black shoes with a silver or grey design, and a black ski mask. The suspects left Wendy's restaurant with an undisclosed amount of money.

If you have information about this crime or any others, please contact Marathon County Crimestoppers.

• You can text keyword "mctip" plus your message to 274637 (crimes)
• Submit a tip online at www.Marathoncountycrimestoppers.Org
• Download the "tip submit" on your iPhone or Android phone
• Call 1-877-409-8777

All messages are encrypted to ensure anonymity.

Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.