Avis Convenience Store Robbed at Knife Point

AVIS – Pine Creek Township Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Monday night at a convenience store in Avis Borough.

Pantry Convenience Store, located at 101 E. Central Ave., Avis, was robbed by a man brandishing a knife about 9:54 p.m., Chief David Winkleman told therecord-online Tuesday morning.

The man entered the store and demanded money from the female clerk who was on duty, and threatened her with the knife, Winkleman said.

The clerk was the only employee on duty at the time of the robbery, the chief confirmed, noting the woman was not injured, “just shook up.”

After the clerk handed the robber an undisclosed amount of cash, the man left.

Police have not released information regarding the robber’s direction or method of travel following the incident; however, Winkleman said police do not believe the robber had an accomplice.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5-feet, 10-inches tall. He was wearing a black hooded jacket, a black mask and white, construction-style gloves, according to police.

“He was covered up pretty well,” Winkleman said of the robber. “We’re not putting a lot out at this time because we’re still in the early stages of this (investigation).”

State police are assisting Pine Creek Township police with processing the scene and evidence collection.

Police ask anyone who may have information on the incident to contact the department at 570-753-5672.