Armed robbers held up two Spokane grocery stores Tuesday. No one was hurt in either heist, and the bandits are still on the loose.

The first robbery occurred about 9 a.m. at the Nevada Food Store, 5438 N. Nevada.

A woman in her 20s walked into the store with a pistol in her hand, ordered the owner to the back and stole some money.

Witnesses said she is possibly Hispanic, about 5-feet-2 inches tall and 110 pounds. She was wearing a red ski jacket and blue jeans.

Police also are searching for a white woman who may be an accomplice. The woman, in her late 20s, was described by witnesses as “fat and blonde.” She was wearing gray sweats and long hair in a ponytail.

She was seen in the store just before it was robbed.

The second holdup occurred about 8:20 p.m. at Excell Foods, 2104 E. Francis.

A man dressed all in black walked in and pulled out a gun, police said. He grabbed money from two cash registers and left through the front door.

Witnesses said he is white, in his mid-50s, about 5-feet-8 inches tall, with gray hair and a black and gray mustache. He was wearing wire rim glasses and a black cap.

Anyone with information on either robbery is asked to call Crime Check at 456-2233.

, DataTimes