Champaign Police are investigating two armed robberies that occurred early Saturday morning, according to an advisory released by the Division of Public Safety.

The first armed robbery occurred in the 400 block of East Healey Street, where two victims were walking westbound at approximately 2 a.m. The offender, armed with a black handgun, approached the victims from behind and demanded their money and cell phones. The offender ran northeast from the area after robbing the victim.

The offender is described as a 5-foot-4, 150 pound black male. According to the safety advisory, he was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt pulled over his head and a red bandana partially covering his face.

The second armed robbery occurred at 2:20 a.m. in the 600 block of East Clark Street. Two victims were walking eastbound when the offender, armed with a black handgun, approached them from behind and told the victims get on the ground and empty their pockets. The offender ran north toward University Avenue after grabbing the victims’ property.

The offender is described as a 5-foot-7 black male with short hair. According to the advisory, he had a scarf partially covering his face and was wearing dark clothing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Champaign Police Department at 217-351-4545.