Crime Tracker: Police Search for Armed Robbery Suspect - Wandtv.com, NewsCenter17, StormCenter17, Central Illinois News-

CHAMPAIGN - Champaign Police are asking for your help to find a person responsible for holding up a gas station.

Police told WAND News the robbery happened at 2401 West Springfield Avenue in Champaign.

Police say the man pointed a gun at a gas station employee Thursday night and demanded money.

The employee tried to stall the suspect but was hit.

Police say the employee subsequently handed over an undisclosed amount of cash; the suspect then fled towards Kenwood Road.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Champaign Police.