MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – An Exxon convenience store located on Hwy 19 N near College Park was robbed Sunday afternoon, according to Acting Captain Dareall Thompson of the Meridian Police Department.
The incident occurred when 4-5 young males, who are reportedly regular customers of the store, entered the business and took several items without paying. When the store clerk confronted the group, one of the suspects lifted his shirt to reveal a weapon, prompting the suspects to leave the store with the stolen merchandise.
The Meridian Police Department is currently reviewing security camera footage from the store to help identify the suspects. Authorities are hopeful that the footage will provide leads that will lead to an arrest soon.
Acting Captain Thompson confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that police are working diligently to track down the individuals involved.
No injuries were reported in the robbery, and no further details about the suspects or the weapon have been released at this time.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Meridian Police Department.
