On Thursday April 27th, 2017 at approximately 1:24 AM, Syracuse Police Officers responded to 2400 James Street, the Mobil Gas Station, in regards to an armed robbery that had just occurred. Upon arrival, Officers met with the store employees, who stated that a male suspect had entered the store, armed with what appeared to be a shotgun. The suspect pointed the shotgun at an employee and demanded cash. The employees complied with the suspects demands, and turned over a small amount of cash from the register. The suspect then left the store on foot. There were no injuries reported in this incident. Other responding Officers checked the area for the suspect, but they were unable to locate him.
The suspect was described as a white male, 6’00” tall, heavy set, with a dark colored bandana covering his face. He was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt with “Syracuse” written in orange on the front, grey pants and black sneakers with white soles. He was possibly armed with a shotgun. At this time, there is no additional information available.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Syracuse Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (315) 442-5222. All calls will remain confidential. Anonymous tips may also be submitted using the “SPD Tips” app.