Woman Robbed In St. Albans Convenience Store Parking Lot Last Night

[Henry]

A scare last night outside a St. Albans convenience store.

Police say a woman was robbed at gunpoint.

It happened at around 11 o'clock outside South Main Grocery.

The woman pulled into the parking lot and was allegedly approached by a man carrying a gun.
 
He demanded cash and then took off.

Police say the suspect is a white man with a thin build, about 5 feet six inches tall. He was last seen wearing a dark green hoodie.

A similar robbery occurred in the same area last week, although authorities aren't sure if the two are connected.

[Chris Santee]

PRESS RELEASE
St. Albans Police Department
On 4/05/2012 at approximately 11:57 PM the St. Albans Police Department responded to South Main Grocery for a reported armed robbery.  When Police arrived on scene they learned a female had been robbed prior to entering South Main Grocery Store.  The suspect displayed a hand gun then fled on foot.  The suspect is described as 5’6” to 5’10”, thin build white male wearing a dark color hooded sweatshirt and a mask.  The suspect was last scene running in the direction of the cemetery.   Anyone with information relating to this incident is urged to call the St. Albans Police Department 802-524-2166.

Issued: 04-06-12
By: Chief Gary L. Taylor