Barnesville gas station robbed with a knife

COURTESY - PA STATE POLICE - A photo of the individual who allegedly robbed Barnesville's Brown Bag Gas Station Wednesday evening.

By Kaylee Lindenmuth

BARNESVILLE – Around 6:30pm Wednesday, state police say a male robbed a gas station in this village with a large kitchen knife, and got away with $200.

According to State Police, the male, described as roughly 5’11” with an average build, entered the Brown Bag Gas Station at 832 Barnesville Drive, brandished the knife, and demanded the attendant open the register.

The suspect then removed the register, containing $200, and left the business, taking off behind the store.

He was last seen wearing a gray striped hoodie over a  maroon hoodie, a black ski mask, dark colored athletic pants, and white sneakers.

State Police ask anyone with information to contact them at 570-874-5300.

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