ROME, N.Y. (WKTV) - Rome Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Saturday morning.
Authorities say a male entered the Fastrac Market on North James Street armed with a handgun. He threatened the male clerk and demanded cash, police said.
The clerk complied and the suspect fled the area on foot in an unknown direction.
The suspect is described as a white male, 5' 7" tall. He was wearing a blue colored jacket, blue denim pants and black shoes or sneakers at the time of the robbery. The suspect was also wearing a green colored ski mask and dark colored gloves.
Rome Police encourage anyone who may have information regarding the incident to contact detectives at (315) 339-7715.
Anonymous email tips may be sent to police by visiting www.romepd.com.