Armed Robbery Reported at the Shell Gas Station 2500 Brown Street in Alton Tuesday Morning

ALTON - An armed robbery occurred at approximately 7:15 a.m. Tuesday at 2500 Brown Street at the Shell Station in Alton.

Scanner traffic said the suspect was armed with a handgun no other details was released about the suspect at this time.

No injuries were reported.

The Alton K9 Unit responded and assisted by conducting a track of the suspect and the case remains ongoing at this time. Anyone with information should contact the Alton Police Department at 618-463-3505.

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