THPD gas station armed robbery investigation underway

Armed suspect/ THPD photo

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By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News

A Terre Haute Police Department investigation is underway following an armed robbery Thursday afternoon.

Police were dispatched to the gas station located at S. 13th and Poplar Streets around 1:30 p.m. on a report of the robbery. 

A black male, described as armed and dangerous, allegedly demanded money from the clerk and fled the scene prior to police arrival.

Acccording to the THDP,  detectives are seeking the identity and whereabouts of the suspect shown in surveillance footage provided above. He was last seen driving a small black passenger car. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective David Thompson at 812-244-2246.

Lucy Perry photo of scene

Suspect fled in a small black passenger car/ THPD photo

THPD photo