(Michigan City, IN) - Two Michigan City Police officers have been recognized

for obtaining the break needed to solve 11 robberies.

Police say officers Al Schutz and David Baker were on E. 7th Street

three months ago.

They spotted a man who looked similar to a suspect in a string of robberies.

After stopping the man, the officers recognized his clothing and shoes matched

what the suspect wore in a robbery the day before at Charlie's East Side Liquor store

on Michigan Boulevard.

Police say evidence was then compiled linking the man to the other robberies.

Shutz was given the exception service award while Baker received a letter of

commendation.