MARION, Ill.—The following press release was issued by Marion police earlier today about last night’s incident at Dollar General on North Court Street:
On April 30, 2014 at approximately 9:46 pm the Marion Police Department responded to Dollar General Store located at 801 N. Court St. in reference to an armed robbery.
The suspect is reported as a white male, approximately 50-60 years old, wearing blue jeans and a dark colored hooded sweatshirt.
The suspect displayed a handgun to the cashier, one shot was fired and no one was injured. An undetermined amount of cash was taken. The suspect then fled northbound on foot.
If you can provide any additional information please contact the Marion Police Department at 618-993-2124.