Several robberies reported at Motel 6 in Springfield; suspects armed with gun, hammer

Authorities are investigating after several guests at a Motel 6 in Springfield were robbed early Tuesday morning.

Police say three suspects armed with at least one gun and a hammer robbed five people inside the motel near Backlick Road and Interstate 95.

A witness told FOX 5 that the gunmen knocked on the door to their room and forced their way inside.

No injuries were reported.

As of right now, police only have vague descriptions of the suspects.