Robbery suspect flees Ashland gas station with cash, cigarettes

Suspect flees Ashland gas station with cash, cigarettes
Updated: May. 18, 2017 at 2:35 PM EDT
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ASHLAND, VA (WWBT) - The Ashland Police Department is searching for a man they say robbed a gas station in the 100 block of South Carter Road on Wednesday night.

Around 9 p.m., the suspect -- a white male, about 5-feet 6-inches tall -- entered the business and stole an undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes.

He was wearing a gray hooded jacket, black running pants, black tennis shoes and a red bandana around his face. Police say the suspect may also speak with a Spanish accent.

The suspect did not display a weapon, police said, and no injuries were reported.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Ashland Police Department at at (804) 412-0600 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.

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