A suspect wanted in an attempted armed robbery Jan 5/16 (Submitted Photo)A suspect wanted in an attempted armed robbery Jan 5/16 (Submitted Photo)
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Dramatic Video Of Port Huron Attempted Robbery

Port Huron police are searching for a suspect wanted in the attempted armed robbery of a city gas station around 10pm Tuesday evening.

Police say a man came into the Marathon Gas Station on Military St. with a long rifle and demanded cash from the attendant. The clerk was able to grab the gun which resulted in a struggle. The suspect eventually managed to get free and fled on foot with the gun in hand.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s with a light coloured beard. He was wearing a black coat, black pants, and a fur bomber style hat.

Anyone with information is asked to call Port Huron police or CAPTURE.

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