JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Two people were arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Jacksonville over the weekend.

On Saturday around 9:25 p.m., officers with the Jacksonville Police Department, Illinois State Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) conducted an investigation and surveillance into two serial armed robbers.

Law enforcement said the two were suspected of targeting a business in the 1100 block of W. Morton Ave. Soon after the detail began, the two suspects entered the business and committed an armed robbery.

The Jacksonville Police Department identified the suspects as 43-year-old Mitchell Smith from East Peoria, and 32-year-old Titus Alexander from Peoria.

After the armed robbery, Smith and Alexander exited the business and entered into a hidden vehicle which was parked across the road. Law enforcement then apprehended both suspects safely.

A victim of the armed robbery was treated and released by EMS after receiving minor injuries.

The Jacksonville Police Department said they believe this was an isolated, targeted occurrence. They do not believe there is a further threat to the community at this time.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Jacksonville Police Department or Crime Stoppers at (217) 479-4630. You can also contact the ATF at (312) 846-7200.