Search Continues For Highway Robber

(Rock Rapids, IA) -- The Lyon County Sheriff's office is investigating a robbery that took place west of Larchwood, Iowa early Monday morning. 

The incident occurred around 1:25 a.m. on county road A-18 near Arthur Avenue.

According to the sheriff's office, a motorist was eastbound on A-18 when he approached a dark red Ford SUV with its hazard lights activated.  The SUV had no license plates, but did have a paper plate in the rear window.

A woman standing behind the SUV waved for the motorist to stop. The motorist did so and asked about the problem. A man then came from behind the victim's vehicle, approached the driver's window and took the victim's debit card.

The man and woman then entered the SUV and left the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lyon County Sheriff's Department. Officials especially encourage calls to local law enforcement in the event a vehicle alongside the road matches the description of the SUV.