On Thursday evening, October 12th, the Randolph Police Department received a report of an armed robbery at the Gulf Gas Station located on the corner of Dover Chester Rd. and Park Ave. near the Chester Township border.

The gas station attendent working the afternoon shift called 911 at approximately 8:45pm to report that he had been approached by an arned gunman who robbed him of the afternoon proceeds. The gunman reportedly approached the attendant while he was near the attendant's booth. Upon the Police response it was learned that the gunman arrived and left on foot. The gunman was last seen heading towards Park Ave. The Randolph Police Department was assisted by the Morris County Sheriff's K-9 Unit in an effort to track the gunman. While searching the area for the gunman a resident on Lake Drive, approximately 3/4 of a mile from the Gulf Station reported seeing a male running through their backyard. The surrounding area was checked but the gunman was not located.

The gunman is described as; white male, ski mask, 6' tall, 180lbs., dark hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans.

The Randolph Police Department is requesting that if anyone has information or may have witnessed the incident to please contact the Randolph Township PD. The incident is being investigated by Det. John Fichter (973) 989-7018. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call CrimeStoppers at (973) Cop-Call or 1-800-Sheriff. No one will ask your name. If the information you provide leads to the arrest or indictment of the responsible individual(s) , you will receive up to a $1,000 CASH REWARD.

CrimeStoppers is a non-profit Corporation in cooperation with the Morris County Prosecutors Office and the Morris County Chiefs of Police Association.