Wareham Police are searching for a suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred on Monday at a local gas station.

Wareham detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify the masked man who robbed Cape Cod Gas on Cranberry Highway using a knife at 5:30 p.m.

The suspect reportedly held a knife to the clerk, demanded cash and fled the scene after receiving an undetermined amount of money.

Police described the suspect as a white male, between 5 feet, 6 inches and 5 feet, 8 inches tall, heavy set with a bald or shaved head. He was seen wearing a black coat with writing on the left chest and shoulder area and cargo-style sweatpants.

The incident is currently being investigated by the Wareham Police Department’s Detective Division.

Anyone with information is asked to call 508-295-1206 or send a tip anonymously through the department’s “Text-A-Tip” application, accessible online: www.warehampolice.com.