Memphis police are looking for two men after a robbery Friday evening at a Mobil gas station at 2114 Covington Pike. Officers said one suspect snatched a handgun from a man’s holster and pointed it at him before running away.
Officers responded at about 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23. The Memphis Police Department posted the report Monday.
What Police Say Happened
Officers were told the victim was standing at the counter when the first suspect walked up behind him. The suspect took the handgun from the victim’s holster, pointed the weapon at him and fled, according to police.
The report does not say whether anyone was hurt. It also does not say where the suspects went or whether police recovered the gun.
Suspect Descriptions
Police described the first suspect as a Black male, about 18 years old. He wore a black beanie, a white T-shirt, a black jacket, black pants and black slides. The jacket had “Von Dutch” in white lettering on the front.
The second suspect is also a Black male, about 18 years old. Police said he wore a gray hoodie, black pants and white shoes. The report does not describe what role he played.
How to Help
Anyone with information about the robbery should call Crimestoppers at 901-528-CASH.
No arrests have been announced.
