Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Newport Mall Monday afternoon.
According to initial reports, two suspects entered Macy’s and shoplifted multiple Polo coats at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Monday afternoon.
When security approached the pair, the suspects threatened to shoot them.
The assailants, one male and one female, then fled in a Jeep Wrangler, initial reports said.
Police say security surveillance footage is being obtained from Macy's in an attempt to further investigate the incident.
There were no physical injuries reported.