The Norton Shores Police Department is investigating an armed robbery which occurred at the Sunny Mart, 2906 S. Getty at 8:45 pm
NORTON SHORES POLICE DEPARTMENT
4814 Henry Street, Norton Shores, MI 49441
Emergency 9-1-1 ● Administrative (231) 733-2691 ● Fax (231) 798-1968
P R E S S R E L E A S E
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: March 24, 2016
Reference: Sunny Mart Armed Robbery
The Norton Shores Police Department is investigating an armed robbery which occurred at the Sunny Mart, 2906 S. Getty, on March 24, 2016 at approximately 8:45 pm. The suspect entered the store displaying a black semi auto handgun demanding money from the store clerk. The suspect was described as a black male wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt under a black coat. The suspect was also wearing a mask, black gloves, blue jeans, and dark colored footwear.
The suspect waved the gun at the 38 yr old male employee and pointed at the cash register. The suspect then grabbed the money from the employee (undisclosed amount) and fled on foot southbound on Getty st. Officers from Muskegon Hts Police, Fruitport Township Police and a K9 from the Muskegon County Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene but were unsuccessful in located the suspect.
The suspect appears to be the same person involved in the Seaway Liquor store robbery (770 W. Summit) last night at 11:25 hrs.
The Norton Shores Police Department will provide more information as it is obtained. Detectives will be working the robbery to confirm whether it is related to other recent robberies in the area.
Anyone with information to assist in the investigation is asked to contact Norton Shores Police Department at 231-733-2691 or Silent Observer at 231-72-CRIME.
Address/Location
Norton Shores Police Department
4814 Henry St
Norton Shores, MI 49441
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 231-733-2691