Two individuals taken into jail for their roles in the robbery and assault of a member of the Ace Hardware staff

Billings, Montana – An employee at Ace Hardware in Billings Heights was beaten by a man and a woman between the hours of 6 and 7 p.m., and they took products from the store.

The offenders fled in a vehicle after attacking the employee and making off with the stolen tools after stealing from the store.

The vehicle was located after only a brief period of searching.

Both suspects were apprehended and are currently being held at the Yellowstone County Detention Facility on suspicion of committing a robbery.