Update (June 29):
LITTLE ROCK, AR — Police have released surveillance photos of a robbery suspect as they work to identify the man.
The Sunday morning incident happened around 11:30 at 5420 W. 12th Street inside the Mapco Express.
Police describe the man who robbed the store at gunpoint as black, 5’6″-5’8″ tall with a slim build and medium to dark skin tone.
After the robbery, police say the man ran from the store headed east, where witnesses reported seeing him get into a dark green older model Ford or Chevrolet pickup with 2 to 3 other people inside.
The vehicle was last seen heading north on Harrison from the Rally’s parking lot.
The vehicle was last seen heading north on Harrison from the Rally’s parking lot.
Original story (June 28):
LITTLE ROCK, AR — Little Rock Police have not arrested anyone in a gas station robbery Sunday morning.
Police say an armed robber held a gun to the clerk of the Mapco gas station at 12th and Fair Park Boulevard just before noon Sunday.
Witness’s say a man walked around the store, then stood in line before leaning over the counter and shoving a gun into an elderly employees stomach.
After the guy with the gun got the clerks attention he demanded cash and ran out of the store to a green truck parked at the Rally’s Restaurant next door.
Authorities say they were able to grab surveillance video and determined he was not alone when he got into the truck.
