HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) — Two area gas stations, both Mobil, were robbed at gunpoint this morning, July 23, 2018.
Holland police were called just after 6:30 a.m. to the Mobil at 1122 Lincoln Ave., in Holland on a robbery report.
The clerk reported that a male subject entered the store, displayed a handgun and demanded cash, according police. After the clerk handed over an undetermined amount of cash the suspect ran out of the store, got into a vehicle and was last seen headed south bound on Lincoln Ave., police said.
The suspect is described as an unknown race male, 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-7, slim build, wearing blue jeans, a dark colored jacket, camo-colored face covering and black and white Converse Chuck Taylor shoes, accordingn to police.
Police found an image of the suspect’s vehicle, a silver-and-maroon colored four-door sedan.
About 20 minutes after the incident in Holland, the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office were called to a similar robbery at the Mobil in Hamilton, involving the same suspect.
Anyone who has information that may help in this investigation is asked to contact the Holland Department of Public Safety at (616) 355-1150 or email investigators at policetips@cityofholland.com. Persons wishing to remain anonymous may contact Silent Observer by calling 1-877-887-4536, texting OCMTIP and your message to 274637 or you may go online and submit a tip using the online form at www.mosotips.com.
