Police are investigating an armed robbery at Buckley Line Gas Station on All Saints Road that occurred around 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4.

It is reported that two masked gunmen approached the business on foot. One suspect, armed with a handgun, entered the gas station and stole an undisclosed sum of money and lottery tickets, while the second suspect, armed with a long gun, held a pump attendant at gunpoint and took a money bag containing an undisclosed sum of cash.

The suspects fled the scene on foot, during which one shot was reportedly fired. They later escaped in a dark purple Toyota Ractis motor car with an unknown registration number.

Police recovered one spent shell from the scene. Investigations into the matter are continuing.

Anyone with information that may assist the police is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or 462-3914, or Crimestoppers at 800-TIPS (8477).

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Buckley Line Gas Station.