Channahon police investigating gas station, convenience store robbery

Channahon police are investigating a robbery that happened Monday morning at a local gas station and convenience store.

Officers responded at 2:37 a.m. to a report of a robbery that had just occurred at Love’s Travel Stop, 23801 W. Bluff Road, according to a news release from the Channahon Police Department.

Officers learned that a Black man wearing a black ski mask and gloves and dressed in camouflage clothing entered the store and demanded money from the clerk working at the counter, according to the release.

Police were told a weapon was implied but not displayed.

The Love’s employee working at the time complied with the suspect’s instructions, giving the person money that was available from the register. The suspect fled the area in a dark-colored SUV before officers arrived, according to the release.

No one was injured during the robbery.

Anyone who believes they may have information about this robbery should call the Channahon Police Department at 815-467-2112 or Crime Stoppers of Will County at 800-323-6734 if they wish to remain anonymous.