NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — An armed robbery at a gas station led to a police pursuit in Newport News Wednesday night.
Police said officers responded to a Citgo in the 1500 block of 27th Street around 9:15 p.m. for a report of an armed robbery.
When they arrived, they spoke with an employee who said two males entered the store, displayed a weapon and demanded cash.
They left with an undisclosed amount of money.
While leaving the scene, a short pursuit ensued, police said. After the suspect vehicle entered Hampton, it stopped and the two males fled on foot.
There were no injuries reported.
The investigation is ongoing.
