Crime & Safety
Gas Station Robbed At Gunpoint, Worcester PD Looks For Suspect
A K9 search of the area produced no suspects. Police are on the hunt for someone who allegedly robbed a Mobil station.
WORCESTER, MA—Police are looking for a man they say robbed a gas station at gunpoint on Sunday evening and then fled on foot.
On Sunday, Oct. 1, around 9:08 p.m., police headed to the Mobil gas station on Chandler street where a robbery had reportedly just happened. The suspect had allegedly robbed the store with a gun and fled on foot.
According to the victim, around 9 p.m., a man walked in, headed up to the counter and showed a handgun, demanding money. The man took a wad of cash and ran.
The suspect was described as a white male, approximately 5’5” tall; thin build, possibly mid twenties in age, wearing all dark clothing, said police.
There were no injuries reported.
Officers searched the area with the assistance of a K-9 unit, but did not find the suspect. However, the K-9 did locate some evidence that was tied to the robbery.
This investigation is ongoing, if anyone has information about this incident they can send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message or send an anonymous web based message at worcesterma.gov/police. Calls can also be made to the Worcester Police Detective Bureau at 508-799-8651.
