Crime & Safety
Weekend Armed Robbery At Central Park Avenue Gas Station
A masked man managed to escape with an undisclosed amount cash after reportedly threatening a cashier with a handgun and demanding money.
YONKERS, NY — A gas station hold-up over the weekend has police trying to discover the identity of a masked assailant.
The armed robbery took place on Sunday afternoon at the Shell gas station located at 731 Central Park Ave.
The suspect is described as an adult Black male wearing dark clothing, including a hooded sweatshirt and a mask. He entered the gas station and displayed a handgun to the store employee. He then fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.
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Police officers could be seen canvassing the area near the gas station throughout the evening Sunday.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 914-377-7900.
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