Authorities investigating 2 armed robberies in Kent Co.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Authorities are investigating after two businesses were robbed in Kent County Wednesday night.

The first armed robbery happened around 9:30 p.m. at the Butterworth  Party Store, located at 944 Butterworth Street SW, according to the  Grand Rapids Police Department.

It’s unknown what was stolen and police have not released a description of the suspect.

The next robbery happened a short time later around 10 p.m. at the  J&R Supermarket, located at 3900 Division Avenue in Wyoming.

Dispatchers did not have description of the suspect, but said the suspect was armed.

It’s unknown if the two armed robberies are connected, but  authorities said additional information will be released at a later  time.

No arrests have been made as of Thursday morning, according to authorities.

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