Authorities investigate Sunday night armed robbery in Appomattox County

Posted: Oct 19, 2020 / 10:09 AM EDT / Updated: Oct 19, 2020 / 12:02 PM EDT

Authorities are searching for a man in connection with an armed robbery reported from Evergreen Super Stop in Appomattox on Sunday, Oct. 18. (Photo: Courtesy Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office)

APPOMATTOX COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Authorities are searching for a man following a Sunday night armed robbery at Evergreen Super Stop in Appomattox.

The Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office says the owner of the Evergreen Super Stop at 13372 Richmond Highway reported an armed robbery shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Authorities are searching for a man in connection with an armed robbery reported from Evergreen Super Stop in Appomattox on Sunday, Oct. 18. (Photos: Courtesy Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office)

According to authorities, the owner said a man entered the store, attacked the owner, threatened the owner and the other clerk with a gun, and left on foot with some cash.

The sheriff’s office describes the man as wearing a black mask and red clothing.

Virginia State Police and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office reportedly provided immediate assistance in this case.

If you have any information to assist with this ongoing investigation, call the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office at (434) 352-8241.