HOBO Pantry victim of armed robbery

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) -

UPDATE (DPD PRESS RELEASE)-

Around 2:30 PM on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, two unknown black males robbed the HOBO Pantry Convenience Store located in the 3000 block of Denton Road. At least one of the suspects was armed with a hand gun and fired one round inside the business. The other suspect went behind the counter and took an undisclosed amount of cash from the business. The two suspects left the store on foot and were last seen running southeast from the business. No one was injured in the incident and police continue to investigate.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000. If you would like to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 334-793-7000.

ORIGINAL:

Dothan police are investigating an afternoon armed robbery of a gas station.

They received a call just after 2:30 p.m. that an armed robbery was taking place at the Hobo Pantry near Westgate and Denton Road. Two people are believed to be involved.

A search is still being conducted in the area for those responsible. It’s unknown what was taken during the alleged crime.

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