HUTCHINSON –Law enforcement authorities in Reno County are investigating suspects in connection with two robberies.

Ryan Reed and Stephen Howard are both jailed on bonds of $101,000 for aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon and possession of drugs. A third suspect was arrested but not jailed.

The suspects are alleged to have pulled a knife and robbed four young men of their money in the parking lot of Walmart in Hutchinson early Thursday morning, according to Police Lt. Marty Robertson.

The suspects were drinking and smoking marijuana and decided they needed more cash, according to Robertson.

They allegedly went to Walmart and tried to break into vehicles, but then spotted the young men on the side of the store.

Robertson says the suspects may have also committed a second robbery but the victims have not come forward.

Police are also investigating a break in at Walgreens, 30th and Plum.

Robertson says the burglar or burglars may have stolen prescription drugs and other items.