Crime & Safety

Police: Sunoco Robbed

According to 5th District Police, the Sunoco on Ridge Avenue was robbed early Sunday morning.

Around 4:45 a.m. Sunday, the 6201 Ridge Avenue, was robbed, Sgt. Michael Wierchinski said. 

A man walked into the store, pointed a silver handgun at the employee's back and demanded money, Wierchinski said, adding that the man got about $250. 

He fled north on Ridge Avenue on foot. The employee was unharmed. 

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As of about 6:15 a.m. Wierchinski said detectives were reviewing surveillance video, no suspects were taken into custody yet. 


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