Man held at gunpoint during robbery

Police still looking for suspect

POSTED: 08:02 AM MST Feb 18, 2013    UPDATED: 08:07 AM MST Feb 18, 2013 
GRAND JUNTION, Colo. -

A gas station clerk had a gun pulled on him during a robbery over the weekend and the suspect is still on the loose.

Grand Junction police were called to the Bradley Sinclair gas station at 201 North Avenue just after 12:30 a.m. on Saturday.

The suspect's described as a black man in his early 30's with a medium build and facial hair. Witnesses believe he is around 5'5".

According to authorities, the man threatened the clerk with a handgun and demanded money from the register.

The gunmen then left the store on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.

He was wearing dark pants and a white-hooded sweatshirt with writing on it, witnesses reported.

Nobody was injured during the robbery and the investigation is ongoing.

If you have any information about the suspect or the crime, call the Grand Junction Police Department at 244-3555.