Suspect at large after armed robbery in Kennewick

KENNEWICK, Wash.-- Police in Kennewick are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store.

Investigators say a white or Hispanic male about 5'5" to 5'7" entered the Rocket Mart at 5304 W. Canal Dr. at about 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The man, wearing a hooded face mask and dark clothing, flashed a handgun and demanded money from the clerk.

The employee complied, and the suspect ran away on foot.

Kennewick Police Officers used a K9 to try tracking the suspect, but no one was located.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Kennewick Police Department at 509-628-0333 and refer to case #21-01994.