Roanoke police investigate Exxon robbery

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke police are looking for the person who robbed a gas station Monday night. 

It happened just before 9 p.m. at the Exxon on Hershberger Road, next to Zaxby's. 

A man came into the store with his face covered and demanded that the clerk open the register. He reached toward his waistband, acting as if he had a weapon, but did not show one. 

He ran off after taking cash. 

Police describe the suspect as a black male in his teens to early 20s, about 5'6" with a thin build. 

Anyone with information should call the RPD tip line at 540-344-8500. Callers can choose to remain anonymous.