HUNTING KNIFE USED TO ROB MAIN STREET GAS BAR IN HUNTSVILLE EARLY TUESDAY

HUNTSVILLE — An armed man walked into a gas bar on Huntsville’s main street shortly after midnight Tuesday, pulled a knife out of his pants and demanded cash.

Police are investigating the robbery at the convenience store on Main Street and are appealing to the public for any witnesses or information related to the overnight incident.

On Tuesday, August 19, at 1:55 a.m. the OPP responded to a report of a robbery at the Circle K convenience store at Centre Street intersection.

They say the suspect entered the store and demanded the employee empty the register into a plastic bag while brandishing a hunting style knife from his pants pocket.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5-foot-6, wearing a camo style jacket with hood, dark pants and a black face cover.

The police investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Huntsville OPP at 1-888-310-1122, referencing occurrence #E251120536. To remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit www.crimestopperssdm.com.