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Armed break-in reported
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Two armed men reportedly forced entry into a Great Bend residence Wednesday night, tied up the occupants and took electronic equipment.

The Great Bend Police Department reports officers were dispatched to 1424 10th St. at 10 p.m. The alleged victims said they were able to untie themselves and call 911. According to their report, one of the suspects carried a handgun and the other carried some type of "long gun." Both subjects, whose identities were unknown, appeared to be between 20 and 25 years old. Police are looking for a black male, 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing about 220 pounds, and a white male, five feet 7 inches tall or shorter, weighing about 160 pounds.

The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Great Bend Police Department, 620-793-4120, or Crime Stoppers, 792-1300.