Police investigate attempted robbery at Exxon Mobil

EAST PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP – State police in Bedford County are investigating an attempted robbery at the Exxon Mobil in East Providence Township.

Police said the incident happened last Thursday at 11:45 p.m.

Officers said the man entered the store with a black hunting knife demanding cash.

When the cashier refused and called the police, the suspect ran away from the store.

Surveillance video caught a black SUV fleeing a nearby property moments later.

The suspect is described as thin, around 5 feet 2 inches to 5 feet 4 inches tall, and was wearing a black or dark blue sweat shirt.

Anyone with information is asked to call state police.

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