Armed robbery at Chrisney Liquor Store, suspect at large

Chrisney — Police are seeking a suspect involved in an armed robbery of a liquor store in Chrisney at about 4:02 p.m. EST.

The Indiana State Police is asking for your assistance in locating the suspect. Here is a video of the incident. Police ask that the public concentrate on the fact that someone was running through the area wearing shorts during this cold weather. A description of what the suspect was wearing at the time of the incident is at the end of this article.

An unknown subject, wearing a ski-mask, entered the North Side Liquor Store, 306 North Main Street, Chrisney. The subject walked up to the counter, displayed a handgun, and ordered the store clerk to give the subject the money from the cash register. The clerk complied, handing the masked gunman a sum of money. The suspect took the money and left the scene on foot, heading eastbound.

The Spencer County Sheriff’s Department arrived on scene and began the initial investigation.

They later requested Indiana State Police investigators to assume the lead role.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5 foot 11 inches to 6 foot tall with a medium build. The suspect was wearing a black ski-mask, a black or dark gray jacket with a gray hooded sweatshirt underneath, gray athletic shorts with white trim, and white tennis shoes with black trim.

Investigators ask that if you happened to see this subject today in the Chrisney area, or have further information regarding this incident, please call the Jasper Post of the Indiana State Police at 812-482-1441 or toll free in Indiana at 1-800-742-7475.

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