On August 23rd, 2024 at approximately 5:47AM the Marion Police Department responded to a Robbery at Samir’s Convenience Store #4 located at 1252 Rutherford Road in Marion. Preliminary investigation indicates that an unknown white male wearing a black hoodie and grey pants entered the store and approached the clerk that was behind the counter. The suspect told the clerk he would need all the money from the register. At that moment the clerk handed the suspect an undisclosed amount of currency from the register. The suspect then left the store leaving out the front door on foot walking south.
Marion Police Officers responded to the scene within minutes and began to canvass the immediate area looking for the suspect. Based on video surveillance from the scene a person of interest was developed. Our agency is working to locate this person currently however that person’s identity is not being revealed at this time. No weapons were used in this robbery.
Authority: Chief Allen Lawrence
