A gas station robbery in St. Louis' Wells/Goodfellow neighborhood is under investigation following an incident where a man armed with a firearm demanded money from employees. According to a report from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the robbery occurred yesterday around 8:40 a.m. at a Conoco Gas Station located at 5700 Natural Bridge.

The suspect reportedly walked to the rear of the store before approaching the counter area, where he presented a firearm, and pointed it at employees while demanding money. After taking an undisclosed amount of cash from the register,, he fled the scene. The investigation by District 5 is presently ongoing, and authorities have not released further details regarding the suspect’s identity or the exact amount stolen.

Local residents and potential witnesses are being asked to contribute any information that could lead to an arrest in this case. CrimeStoppers is offering a cash reward for tips that result in an arrest, emphasizing the anonymity of those who come forward. The hotline is available at 866-371-TIPS (8477) for anonymous tips. Additionally, tips can be directly submitted to a detective at 314-444-0001.

While the authorities continue to seek justice, they remind the public that only tips leading to an arrest through CrimeStoppers are eligible for the monetary rewards. The Conoco Gas Station is cooperating with the investigation, and the employees involved were reported to be unharmed but shaken by the event. As of this writing, no arrests have been made, and the community is on alert for any developments in the case.