By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
CHEHALIS – Multiple law enforcement officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Handi store in Winlock last night, but they suspect the thief got away in a car before they arrived.
Toledo Police Department Sgt. Sam Patrick said they arrived to the convenience store on Kerron Avenue following the approximately 10:30 p.m. call and brought a K-9 in to conduct a track.
“The dog got a pretty good scent, and then all the sudden it disappeared,” Patrick said.
The female clerk who was working alone was not injured, he said.
The robber walked inside, displayed a handgun, apparently demanded money from the till and she handed it over, he said.
The robber was wearing gloves and dark clothing and a disguise, consisting of a black and white mask which was a cross between a Scream mask and skeleton mask, Patrick said.
Four units with the Toledo department arrived, according to Patrick. They serve the city of Winlock.
They were assisted by officers with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington State Patrol.
No suspect had been located as of this afternoon.
Tags: By Sharyn L. Decker, news reporter
Well when Hondas are stolen with impunity what’s one more local crime going to matter. Enjoy the downward slide of society while playing Pokemon.
No one got hurt. That is the important thing. Homicide is just a trigger pull away from a robbery.