Early Morning Robbery in Absecon This Morning

Authorities are on the lookout for the suspect in a strong-arm robbery that took place in Absecon early this morning.

Officials from the Absecon Police Department say a subject stole several items from inside the Sun Petro Gas Station on Absecon Boulevard just after 3am. When confronted by an attendant, the suspect threatened and pushed by the worker, fleeing the scene.

Surveillance cameras were able to capture the suspect on video. He's described as a "white male wearing dark colored pants, a black jacket, black ski mask style face covering, black gloves, and a dark colored back pack with yellow straps."

The incident remains under investigation. Police are asking anyone with information is urged to call the Absecon Police Department Detective Bureau at (609) 641-0667, or Crime Stoppers at (609) 652-1234.