RICHMOND, Va. -- A man used a yellow plastic bag to rob a Shockoe Bottom gas station early Tuesday morning.
When the man walked into the Exxon along the 1700 block of East Broad Street at around 2 a.m., he told the cashier he had a gun inside a yellow shopping bag, police said.
The cashier then handed over the money to the robber. The suspect was last seen running west down Broad Street.
The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 30-40 years of age and approximately 6’3” tall. He wore a black t-shirt, blue jeans, black sneakers and a grey cap.
Detectives ask anyone with any information about this man’s identity to call First Precinct Detective Brian Taylor at (804) 646-0689 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip.
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