Pittsfield Police Seek Info On Attempted Gas Station Robbery

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police are asking for information regarding an attempted robbery of the Lipton Mart on West Housatonic Street.

 

Police say at about 9:17 p.m. Friday night members of the department were called to the location for the reported robbery. A man had entered the building, brandished a handgun, and demanded the clerk open the register. The man left with no cash but did steal "several pieces of merchandise."

 

Police describe the suspect as standing about 5-feet-10-inches tall and wearing a red mask, dark-colored Adidas winter cap, and light colored shirt and pants. 

 

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact the Pittsfield Police Department Detective Bureau at 413-448-9705.