Clerk threatened with knife in Fox Lake robbery
Posted February 02, 2018 12:00 am
Fox Lake police are investigating an armed robbery at the Phillips 66 gas station at 20 N. Route 12.
Police said the thief entered station around 4:40 a.m. Friday, threatened the clerk with a knife and presented a note demanding money.
The robber fled on foot after the clerk handed over a small amount of cash. The robber was described as a heavy white man from 20 to 30 years old and standing 5 foot 9 inches tall. He was wearing a camouflage scarf over mouth and nose and had what appeared to be surgical tape cut into strips outlining his eyes. He also was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and blue or green cargo pants.
Anyone with information should call the Fox Lake Police Department at (847) 587-3100
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