Police Investigate Armed Gas Station Robbery, Suspect At Large

PORT CHESTER, NY — Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man who robbed the gas station at Midland Ave. and Fawcett St. before fleeing on foot.

The robber walked up to the attendant while he was outside pumping gas and threatened to shoot him with what was believed to be a handgun, if he didn't hand over the money, police said.

The attendant did what he was told and the suspect was last seen running onto Fawcett St.

The armed robbery took place Wednesday night at about 10:30 p.m.

Investigators said they have a limited description of the suspect and are asking anyone in the area Wednesday night or who might have inadvertently caught the suspect on video, to contact the Port Chester Police Department at 914-939-6332. Authorities said all calls will be kept strictly confidential.