MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Police Department has arrested two more men in connection with recent armed robberies in the area.

According to reports, around 3 p.m. Friday, 26-year-old Steven J. Collier, of Mt. Vernon, was arrested near his home in the 300 block of Harrison.

After further investigation, Collier was charged with four counts of Armed Robbery, stemming from the armed robberies of Heights Finance Company at 2929 Broadway, Jumpin Jimmies Convenience Store at 3200 Broadway, and two robberies of Times Square Liquor North at 900 1/2 Salem Road.

Following Collier’s arrest, a search warrant was executed for his residence resulting in additional evidence being seized.

At 7:45 p.m. Friday, 26-year-old Thomas J. Rector, of the 400 block of Johnson Street in Mt Vernon, was taken into custody at the Mt Vernon Police Department.

Rector was charged with Obstructing Justice/Providing False Information and Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery. The conspiracy charge is related to the armed robbery of Jumpin Jimmies at 3200 Broadway.

These arrests are connected with the arrest Thursday of Denzal Haynes, and are part of on going investigations between the Mt Vernon Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriffs Department, Wamac Police Department, Illinois State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Additional charges are expected.

All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in court.