Two women were robbed at gunpoint by a couple late Friday in a restaurant parking lot on the city’s southeast side.

Colorado Springs police said the victims were robbed outside Twisters Restaurant, 2810 E. Fountain Blvd., about 11 p.m.

Police said the man pointed a handgun as the female robber forced one of the victims to the ground and demanded personal items.

Police said the robbers drove away in a white Nissan Altima with Colorado license plate 212UNT, which was reported stolen on April 14.

No other details were available.

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