Search For Suspects In Parkland Armed Gas Station Robbery

PARKLAND, WA — The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is hoping someone will recognize two suspects behind an armed robbery of a Parkland gas station earlier this month.

According to deputies, the two men robbed the Shell Food Mart on Pacific Avenue just after 4 a.n. on Sunday, July 12.

They've released this security footage of the robbery:

The incident starts calmly enough as the two enter the store and appear to be browsing for drinks, but escalates as they approach the counter and draw a weapon. At one point, one of the robbers goes behind the counter, and can be seen holding a gun to the clerk's head as he removes cash from the register. After getting an undisclosed amount of money, deputies say they took off in a black getaway vehicle that had been waiting for them outside.

Deputies are still searching for the two suspects. Anyone who recognizes them is asked to give deputies a call. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound by calling their tip line at 1-800-222-TIPS.