Police are investigating an attempted robbery that took place a Millennium Highway Gas Station on Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 around 8:50 p.m.
Officers responded to the scene where they to spoke with the gas station pump attendant who said he was approached by two males from nearby bushes with what appeared to be handguns in their hands. According to the complainant, one of the armed men demanded money.
The second complainant who remained on the inside of the gas station after hearing shots fired phoned 911 for help.
The robbers tried to enter the gas station but were unsuccessful.
The robbers were described as slim build, dark complexion, with white T-shirts covering their faces.
There were no reports of injuries.
The armed men who escaped on foot also tried to the rob the neighboring convenient store but was unsuccessful.
Police are appealing to members of the public who may have any information in connection to these incidents to please contact police right away on 911 or Crime Stoppers at 1- 800-8477.
