Xtra-Mart robber is on the loose

Thursday, January 15, 2015 - 14:34

GUILDERLAND — An armed robbery at a convenience store in Guilderland is under investigation and a suspect has not yet been arrested.

At 7:58 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11, a man entered the Xtra-Mart Convenience Store, at 3903 Carman Road, and displayed a black semi-automatic handgun to the clerk, according to a release from the Guilderland Police Department.

The man demanded cash, and then fled on foot, in an unknown direction, with a sum of cash and cigarettes.

The suspect is described as male; approximately 5 feet, 6 inches tall; between 170 and 180 pounds; wearing a black ski mask; horizontally-striped teal and gray hooded sweatshirt; dark jeans; and gloves, the release said.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Guilderland Police Department by calling 356-1501. All calls are kept confidential.

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