Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

By NOAH WORTHAM | Managing Editor

CALERA – The Calera Police Department is currently searching for a suspect after a masked gunman robbed the 310 Marathon gas station on the night of Wednesday, Feb. 5.

According to the CPD, a masked gunman entered the 310 Marathon gas station at approximately 6:40 p.m. on Feb. 5. The suspect robbed the attendant at gunpoint and took the money from the cash register before leaving in a small, dark-colored SUV which was parked behind the station. The suspect was last seen heading north on Interstate 65.

The suspect is a Black male, who was wearing a ball cap, grey hoodie, gloves, a tan jacket, dark pants and black shoes at the time of the robbery. The suspect also had a grey and black bag that was slung across their shoulder during the incident.

Calera detectives and crime scenes technicians responded and are currently investigating.

Those with information or that saw anyone fitting this description are encouraged to called the Calera Police Department at 205-668-3505.