Armed robbery reported at Smiths Station gas station
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- Armed robbery occurred Saturday night at Marathon gas station in Smiths Station; two men stole $200-$300.
- One suspect brandished knife, other had handgun; Lee County seeks public help identifying the men.
Multiple Lee County deputies are on the scene of an armed robbery Saturday night.
The incident is taking place at the Marathon gas station at the intersection of Lee Road 379 and U.S. Highway 280.
Reports of a law enforcement presence began coming in around 11 p.m. CST on Saturday, and the presence was still seen around 11:34 p.m.
Investigators appear to walking in and out of the store. A white male and a black male entered the store with one brandishing a large knife and the other a handgun, according to officials. The offenders demanded money from the register. The assailants made off with between $200.00 and $300.00 in U.S. currency.
Terry’s Grocery said they need the public’s help identifying the men. Anyone with any information about the case is asked to contact the Lee County Sheriff’s office at 334-749-5651 or Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at 334-215 -STOP (7867).
This is a developing story.
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