According to police reports, the clerk contacted police shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday to report a black woman in a dark blue hooded sweatshirt had robbed the store at knife point. She allegedly displayed the white handled knife during the robbery.
Police responded and discovered the suspect fled on foot south bound from the store in the area between Silver Streak and Life Star Ambulance.
At this time, police are still searching for the suspect, according to Mt. Vernon Police Chief Chris Mendenall.
Anyone with information about the incident are asked to contact the Mt. Vernon Police Department at 242-2131 or the Jefferson County Crimestoppers at 242-8477. Anyone who shares information with Crimestoppers does not have to leave a name or telephone number and can remain anonymous. Any information that leads to an arrest may make the caller eligible for a cash reward. full story
