Crime & Safety
Armed Robber Holds Up Cary Gas Station: Authorities
A man entered the Marathon gas station at 8 E. Main Street, displayed a small black handgun and demanded cash before fleeing, police said.
CARY, IL — The Cary Police Department is looking for a man accused of holding up a gas station in Cary Wednesday night.
Authorities say a man entered the Marathon gas station at 8 E. Main Street at about 9:30 p.m., displayed a small black handgun and demanded cash. The man was wearing a black-hooded sweatshirt and a mask covering his face.
He then fled on foot with an unknown amount of cash. No shots were fired during the incident, and no one was injured.
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The Cary Police Department is actively investigating the armed robbery and asks any businesses or private residences in the area with video surveillance systems to review their video footage between 9:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. in an attempt to identify the offender.
Anyone having information is asked to contact the Cary Police Department’s Investigation Section at 847-639-2341.
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