Police are investigating a reported armed robbery of a mini-market that occurred early this afternoon in Elizabeth.
Cops were called to 855 Monroe Avenue at around 12:30 p.m. after receiving reports of an armed robbery in progress according to reports.
Units arrived to find one of the store's employees injured after being attacked by suspects who entered the establishment and announced a robbery.
The suspects were described as two Hispanic males reportedly took several hundred dollars and cigarettes shortly before running from the scene.
EMS treated the victim for a non-life threatening injury reports said.
The suspects fled the scene in an unknown direction.