The Centralia Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect who attempted to rob a convenience store Sunday morning.
The robbery was reported at the Chevron Station convenience store in the 1200 block of Mellen Street at approximately 9:25 a.m. on March 9, according to the Centralia Police Department.
“It was reported that a male subject around the age of 18 entered a store and brandished a firearm, demanding a vape pen. The suspect took off running from the store without any items,” the Centralia Police Department said in a news release.
Surveillance footage captured the suspect “brandishing what appears to be the rear end of a gun,” according to the Centralia Police Department.
The Centralia Police Department asks anyone who can identify the suspect or who has any possible information about the incident to contact Officer Alvarenga at 360-330-7680 or aalvarenga@cityofcentralia.com.
To report a crime tip anonymously, visit www.cityofcentralia.com/crimetips and reference the case number 25A02241.
