Shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday, the suspect entered the Mobil store at 2225 Crompond Road (Route 202), and displayed a weapon to the clerk, according to police.
The clerk resisted, and following a struggle, the suspect fled on foot, westbound on 202, police said.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male of light olive complexion, overweight, with no facial hair and a Spanish accent. He was wearing a blue winter coat with a hood, dark green pants, a light brown shirt, light-colored footwear, a dark covering on the lower portion of his face, dark gloves and a black hat, according to police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator T. J. Gleason at 914-788-8044.
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