Crime & Safety
Poughkeepsie Man Accused Of Robbing Gas Station
Police said he gave the gas station attendant a note saying he had a gun and wanted all the cash.
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — A Poughkeepsie man was accused of robbing a gas station in the town Saturday. Town of Poughkeepsie police said Michael W. Morris, 30, of Poughkeepsie, was charged with third-degree robbery, a felony.
Police said, around 7 a.m. Saturday, Morris approached the clerk at the Chestnut Mobil at 2605 South Road in the Town of Poughkeepsie.
He gave the clerk a note that said he had a weapon and demanded cash from the registers, police said.
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Morris fled from the gas station with about $380.
The clerk gave police a description of Morris, who was identified and located in the town.
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After being charged, Morris was released on an appearance ticket to return to the Town of Poughkeepsie Court June 22.
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