Posted March 23, 2021 09:25am
(KMZA)--The Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early Monday morning armed robbery at a convenience store in Westmoreland.
The Sheriff's Office said in a news release that deputies responded to a report of an armed robbery in progress at the Short Stop convenience store, located 101 South Highway 99, around 5:50.
When deputies arrived on scene, they learned that an individual had entered the store, displayed a firearm at the store clerk, and demanded money.
The suspect left the store with an undetermined amount of money and merchandise.
No injuries were reported during the incident.
The Sheriff's Office said the suspect is believed to have fled the scene with another person in a blue passenger car with a black painted hood and black painted roof. The vehicle is missing its front bumper, has custom wheels and has a wing on the rear of the car.
Anyone with information is enouraged to contact the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office at 785-457-3353 or you may leave a tip at their Crimestoppers link at ptsheriff.com.