The Lexington Police Department needs help identifying a man they say may be connected to two January robberies.
Police say that the first incident took place at the Idle Hour BP Station on Richmond Road on January 10. A male subject entered the business armed with a handgun around 10 p.m. Police say he demanded money from the register, but the clerk did not comply. The suspect fled in a dark-colored passenger car in an unknown direction.
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A few hours later at 12:30 a.m., officers responded to a robbery at a Speedway on East New Circle Road. The store employees said that a male subject armed with a handgun entered the store and demanded money. The clerk handed over the money and then the subject fled, according to police.
Police say the man was wearing a red bandana over his face. He may be in his teens or 20s.
Anyone with additional information about this investigation is asked to call Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600.
Anonymous tips, including photos and videos, can be submitted by texting LEXPD plus the tip to CRIMES (274637). Information can also be sent anonymously through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at (859) 253-2020 or www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com.
