ROANOKE, Va. – Police are searching for a suspect following an armed robbery that occurred in Roanoke on Friday, Roanoke Police Department said.
RPD said officers responded to a gas station on the 2100 block of Crystal Spring Avenue SW around 5:34 a.m. on Friday after reports of an armed robbery. An employee said the suspect approached the counter, pulled a gun from his waistband, and demanded money. The employee gave the customer an undisclosed amount of money, and the suspect fled the scene.
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Authorities said the suspect is seen to be a heavyset man between 5′7″ and 5′10″. He was seen wearing a black beanie, a dark mask, a reflective jacket over a black jacket and white shirt, and white/black Nike shoes.
If you have any information regarding this incident, the suspect, or the suspect’s location, please contact the Roanoke Police Department at (540) 344-8500.