Police in Temple are investigating the armed robbery of a shop on West Adams Avenue.

Officers were called to Pool's Food Mart, 2815 W. Adams, around 11:30 PM Wednesday. Witnesses told them a man had demanded cash after entering the store wearing a ski mask and waving a handgun. After receiving the money, the man fled on foot and may have entered a vehicle parked east of the store.

No injuries were reported.

The man was last seen wearing a black jacket with a white emblem on the back of the collar, a black sweatshirt with blue and white lettering, dark pants, and white high-top sneakers. Police did not release a description of the possible getaway vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or Bell County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-729-TIPS (local 254-526-TIPS). All information is kept confidential, callers may choose to remain anonymous, and information leading to an arrest could net a cash reward of up to $1,000.

 

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