BPD investigating armed robbery at Freedom Gas Station

Posted on December 19, 2018
Police car
Bloomington Police responded to the 1300 block of Linden Street Saturday night to the report of an armed robbery.  (DavidsonScott/flickr)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Freedom Oil Gas Station.

Police responded to the Freedom Station at 1331 Linden Street Saturday night. Police said a masked male suspect entered the gas station and pointed a pistol at the cashier. The suspect fled with over $350 in cash.

The suspect is described as a black male, 6 feet tall, and in his early 20s.

No injuries were reported and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact BPD Detective Jared Bierbaum at 309-434-2807, or to remain anonymous call McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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