Police seek suspect in armed robbery

Sep 1, 2010

Wareham Police are searching for a 40-year-old white male in connection with an armed robbery reported at Joe's Gas at 341 Main St. at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Monday, August 30.

An employee of the gas station told police detectives that approximately 7:45 p.m. he was approached by a 40-year-old white male who was armed with a knife and demanded cash.  After stealing a small amount of cash, the suspect fled on foot. The victim told police he was not harmed.

Despite an extensive search by Wareham police patrols and the Wareham Police K-9, the suspect was not found. The suspect is described as having blond hair, approximately 5-feet-11-inches tall and wearing blue jeans, black dress shoes, and a blue button-up shirt that was torn in the back.

The Wareham Police are continuing their investigation and are asking anyone who may have been in that area and seen anyone fitting the description to call the Detective Division at 508-295-1212 ext 236 or the anonymous tip line at 508-291-2300.