Crime & Courts

Wichita police release photos of suspect in Wednesday robbery

The Wichita Police Department is seeking this suspect in a robbery that occurred early Wednesday morning at the Petro America convenience store, 2800 W. Central.
The Wichita Police Department is seeking this suspect in a robbery that occurred early Wednesday morning at the Petro America convenience store, 2800 W. Central. Courtesy photo

The Wichita Police Department has posted photos on its Facebook page of a suspect in a robbery that occurred early Wednesday morning.

The Petro America convenience store, 2800 W. Central, was robbed at about 6 a.m., Wichita police Sgt. Nikki Woodrow said Wednesday.

A 23-year-old male employee was working inside the store when a man entered, armed with a handgun, police said. The robber pointed the gun at the employee and demanded money. The clerk gave money to the robber, who then left the store on foot.

Anybody with information can call Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111 or the Wichita police investigations section at 316-268-4407.

This story was originally published August 25, 2016 at 12:53 PM with the headline "Wichita police release photos of suspect in Wednesday robbery."

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