The Colonie Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Tuesday, Jan. 4 at 2:52 am at the Sunoco A+ Mini Mart, 62 Exchange Street. The suspect was armed with a long barrel black revolver and demanded money from the clerk.
The clerk gave the suspect the money from the register and the suspect fled on foot and may have gotten into a vehicle (no description) last seen headed west on Exchange Street. Less than $100.00 was given to the suspect. No shots were fired, no injuries to the clerk who was the only other person in the store at the time.
The Albany Police Department was notified about this robbery as it appears to be the same suspect as a robbery they are investigating that occurred on Monday, Jan. 3
The suspect is described as a White Male, 6’0”, 215 pounds, grey hooded sweatshirt with a gold zipper and a multi-colored scarf covering his face. Suspect was armed with a black long barrel revolver.
Anyone having information about this robbery is asked to contact the Colonie Police Department at 783-2744.