EAST PEORIA, Ill. — A robbery occurred just before noon Friday at the Bass Pro Shops in East Peoria.
There was a large crash and yelling heard coming from the firearm section.
Customers and employees quickly exited the building.
East Peoria Mayor John Kahl told news partner 25 News that two handguns were stolen when two juveniles broke into a glass-enclosed gun case.
One juvenile was tackled by a citizen in the store’s parking lot. The other was caught by police.
No injuries were reported.
