Riverhead Police are investigating a reported armed robbery at a West Main Street deli early this morning.
Police said they were called to Stop & Go Mini Mart, 55 West Main St. at 4:01 a.m. today in reference to an armed robbery inside the store.
A store clerk told police a man entered the store, displayed a knife and demanded cash. The suspect obtained an undetermined amount of money from the register and then fled on foot in an unknown direction.
The suspect was described as a dark-skinned, Spanish-speaking male wearing a black baseball cap type hat with white writing, black plastic bag/mask over his face, a black t-shirt, black shorts and tan/beige shoes.
Police searched the area but did not locate the suspect.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Riverhead Police Department at (631)727-4500.
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