Suspect sought in robbery at Lynnwood gas station

Published 1:30 am Thursday, March 15, 2018

LYNNWOOD — Police in Lynnwood are investigating a Wednesday morning robbery at an ARCO gas station.

The incident was reported around 1:10 a.m. in the 16600 block of Highway 99.

The suspect was described as a man between the ages of 18 and 22. He had a bandana covering his face.

The suspect reportedly jumped over the counter and took cash from the register. He allegedly threatened an employee with what was described as either a flashlight or some sort of pipe, according to a police report. The employee was pushed to the ground but otherwise uninjured.

A police dog couldn’t find the suspect.