MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) –
UPDATE: From the City of Meridian
Two male suspects entered a Texaco station in Meridian on Saturday afternoon and robbed the store at gunpoint, according to the Meridian Police Department.
The incident occurred around 3 p.m. at the gas station located at 4610 Eighth St. The suspects made off with more than $1,000 before fleeing the scene on foot. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the robbery.
The Meridian Police Department is actively investigating the case and encourages anyone with information to come forward. Those with tips are asked to contact Sergeant Adam Hawkins at (601) 830-9445.
EARLIER POST:
Two men armed with a gun robbed a convenience store in the 4600 block of 8th Street on Saturday afternoon.
The robbery occurred around 3 p.m. when the suspects, described as two Black males, entered the store and held the clerk at gunpoint, according to Acting Captain Dareall Thompson of the Meridian Police Department. The assailants fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.
One suspect was last seen wearing a red pullover, while the other wore a multicolor pullover. Investigators are currently reviewing surveillance footage from the store to gather more information about the incident.
Investigators are urging anyone with information about the robbery to contact the Meridian Police Department at 601-485-1893 or call Crime Stoppers at 855-485-8477 (TIPS).
