He realizes that the robbers are hidden where they get no news, so will be appearing soon; one of them fishes for old newspapers at a gas station and drives off just as Chee drives in to fill up his gas tank. The station owner gives enough description to indicate it is Ironhand.
He recognizes that the robbers are concealed in a location where they have no knowledge, so will soon be visible; one of them searches for outdated newspapers at a gas station and departs just as Chee arrives to refuel his vehicle. The station owner provides sufficient details to suggest it is Ironhand.