Riverhead Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Mobil gas station on Route 58 just east of Mill Road last night at about 10:15 p.m.
Police said a gas station employee reported that a subject entered the station, located at 1575 Old Country Road, displayed a black handgun and demanded money.
The employee complied and was able to exit the premised during the robbery and ran across Pulaski Street. The suspect followed the clerk on foot and fired a handgun at the clerk, police said.
The detective division responded to the scene to investigate. Evidence was located at the scene that confirms a handgun was fired. No injuries were reported.
The suspect fled eastbound on Pulaski Street, police said. The suspect was described as a male, wearing a black ski mask, black hooded sweatshirt, black pants and black sneakers.
Anyone with any information in this case is asked to contact the Riverhead Town Police at 631-727-4500. All calls will be kept confidential.
At this time, there is not a connection to the previously reported robbery, police said.
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