2 masked thieves rob Akron gas station at gunpoint

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) – An Akron gas station employee was robbed at gunpoint by two suspects wearing masks.

Akron police said the suspects walked into the BP in the 1600 block of Merriman Rd. Tuesday around 10:45 p.m.

One of the suspects then pointed a gun at the clerk and demanded money.

After taking an undisclosed amount of money, the suspects fled in a waiting car.

The clerk was not injured.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department’s Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip or The Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS