This week did not start so good for three Rockford area gas stations.

WIFR-TV reports that three gas stations were robbed early Monday morning in the Stateline. Police believe the same pair of men are responsible.

Rockford Police say the thefts occurred at:

  • A gas station in Loves Park at 3:00 a.m.
  • The Mobil Station on Sandy Hollow Road shortly after
  • The Shell station at Harrison and South Main at 4:30 a.m.

Police reports indicate that the suspects were armed with a shotgun and a rifle, demanded cash, and then fled on foot in the incidents that took place at the Shell and Mobil stations

The suspects remain at large.

If you have any information, please contact the Rockford Police at 815-987-5824 or contact Rockford Crime Stoppers

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